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Japanese Sumac

Definition:
Japanese sumac is a small tree that grows in Asia. It produces a substance that is toxic, and this substance can be used to make lacquer, which is a type of shiny finish for wood and other materials.

Usage Instructions:
  • Part of Speech: Noun
  • When you talk about plants or trees, you can use "Japanese sumac" to refer specifically to this type of tree.
Example Sentence:
  • "In the garden, we planted a Japanese sumac, but we must be careful because it can be toxic."
Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, you might discuss the uses of Japanese sumac in art or manufacturing, particularly in relation to its lacquer.

Word Variants:
  • Japanese Sumac Tree: Referring to the tree itself.
  • Toxic Exudate: The harmful substance that comes from the tree.
Different Meanings:
  • The term "sumac" can refer to other types of plants in the same family that are not necessarily Japanese or toxic.
Synonyms:
  • Lacquer Tree: Although this can refer to other trees, it is often used similarly.
  • Toxic Sumac: A more general term that refers to sumac species that can be harmful.
Related Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While there are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "Japanese sumac," you might hear phrases like "toxic environment" when discussing harmful situations, which could metaphorically relate to the toxicity of the Japanese sumac.

Summary:
  • Japanese sumac is a small tree from Asia that produces a toxic substance used for lacquer.
Noun
  1. small Asiatic tree yielding a toxic exudate from which lacquer is obtained

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