Conservation Techniques

noun a material made from the skin of a sheep or goat and used as a durable writing surface

• The ancient text was carefully preserved on a piece of parchment.
• I found some cool old parchments in the attic.
• I love the feel of writing on parchment, it's so fancy.
• Her skin was as smooth as parchment, showing no signs of aging.

noun a material made of layers of paper or cardboard glued together, used for making boxes, cartons, and other packaging

• The museum displayed a collection of ancient Egyptian cartonnage.
• I love how colorful and intricate the cartonnage pieces are.
• Check out the cool cartonnage art at the exhibit!
• Her emotions were like layers of cartonnage, hidden beneath a beautiful facade.

noun the act of causing someone's mind to become confused or muddled

verb to confuse or muddle someone's mind

• The scientist observed the effects of the chemical on the brain, noting that it was addling the neurons.
• I think all that math homework is addling my brain.
• Stop addling me with your constant questions!
• The constant changes at work were addling her sense of stability.