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Description

[Mitsubishi Petrochemical] A brand name for a lacquer solution containing cashew. Cashew gum is a hard, yellowish-brown exudation from the bark of the cashew-nut tree, Anacardium occidentale. It is used for inks, insecticides, varnishes, bookbinders' gum and for tanning leather. Cashew gum has also been used as a substitute for lacquer in high gloss finishes.

Synonyms and Related Terms

cashew; anacardium