Associations to the word «Mastic»
Wiktionary
MASTIC, noun. An evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus, native to the Mediterranean.
MASTIC, noun. A hard, brittle, aromatic and transparent resin produced by this tree and used to make varnishes and chewing gum, and as a flavouring.
MASTIC, noun. A flexible, waterproof cement used as an adhesive, sealant or filler.
Dictionary definition
MASTIC, noun. An aromatic exudate from the mastic tree; used chiefly in varnishes.
MASTIC, noun. A pasty cement used as an adhesive or filler.
MASTIC, noun. An evergreen shrub of the Mediterranean region that is cultivated for its resin.
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