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DictionarymasticAromatic resin
noun

mastic

MAS-tik/ˈmæstɪk/

An aromatic resin obtained from the mastic tree.

Pale tears of mastic collect beneath the lightly scored tree trunk.

A close botanical-material study of mastic: pale translucent resin tears collected beneath a lightly scored mastic-tree trunk, with a leafy sprig identifying the plant.
Etymology
masticGreekmastic resin

Greek mastikhē named the resin and is probably related to a verb meaning 'to chew.' That possible connection fits the substance's use as chewing gum.

In context

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More examples

  • She chews a small piece of mastic after dinner.
  • The artist dissolves mastic in turpentine to make varnish.
  • A pinch of mastic gives the pudding a fragrant flavor.

Similar words

resin
A broader term that includes secretions from many different plants.