Tung Meaning in English
word
/ˈtəŋ/
TUNG
/tʌŋ/
TUNG
Definition
A type of tree native to China, known for its seeds that produce tung oil, used in wood finishing and paints. The word can also refer to the oil made from its seeds.
Usage & Nuances
Rare in everyday conversation; appears mostly in technical, botanical, or industrial contexts. Common collocation: 'tung oil.' Do not confuse with 'tongue' (the body part).
Spanish: tung (árbol) - árbol de tungPortuguese (BR): tung (árvore)Portuguese (PT): tung (árvore)Chinese (Simplified): 油桐树Chinese (Traditional): 油桐樹Hindi: टुंग वृक्षArabic: شجرة التنغBengali: তুং (গাছ) - তুং তেলRussian: тунг (дерево) - тунговое маслоJapanese: トウゴマの木 - トングオイルVietnamese: cây trẩu - dầu trẩuKorean: 동백나무(튕가 나무) - 동유Turkish: tung ağacı - tung yağıUrdu: تونگ کا درخت - تونگ کا تیلIndonesian: pohon tung - minyak tung
Example Sentences
The tung tree grows quickly in warm climates.
basic
Farmers collect tung seeds in autumn.
basic
Tung oil is used to protect wood from water.
basic
I bought some tung oil to finish my new kitchen table.
natural
Did you know the tung tree is native to China?
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Some artists prefer tung oil over others for finishing their work.
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