Mastic (noun)

  1. A resin obtained from the mastic tree, used in varnishes, perfumes, and as a chewing gum.
  2. A type of adhesive made from the resin of the mastic tree.

Origin:

The word mastic is derived from the latin word "masticare" meaning to grind and chew, it originally referred to a resin obtained from the mastic tree, which was chewed as a chewing gum.

Examples:

  1. The mastic resin is used as a varnish for woodwork.
  2. The mastic tree is native to the Mediterranean region.
  3. Mastic was used as a chewing gum by ancient Greeks and Romans.
  4. The mastic adhesive was used to seal the floor tiles.
  5. The mastic resin is used in perfumes and other fragrances.
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