co·pai·ba (k -p  b , -p -)n. A transparent, often yellowish, viscous oleoresin obtained from South American trees of the genus Copaifera in the pea family, used in certain varnishes and as a fixative in some perfumes. [Spanish, from Portuguese copaíba, from Tupi cupaiba.] |
copaiba [kəʊˈpaɪbə], copaiva [kəʊˈpaɪvə]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a transparent yellowish viscous oleoresin obtained from certain tropical South American trees of the leguminous genus Copaifera: used in varnishes and ointments Also called copaiba balsam copaiba resin
[via Spanish via Portuguese from Tupi]
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| Noun | 1. |  copaiba - an oleoresin used in varnishes and ointmentsoleoresin - a naturally occurring mixture of a resin and an essential oil; obtained from certain plants |
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