mastic

名词 mastic:

1. an aromatic exudate from the mastic tree; used chiefly in varnishes
2. a pasty cement used as an adhesive or filler
3. an evergreen shrub of the Mediterranean region that is cultivated for its resin
   同义词：mastic tree, lentisk, Pistacia lentiscus

mas.tic

n.（名词）
The mastic tree.
乳香黄连木，乳香树
The aromatic resin of the mastic tree, used especially in varnishes, lacquers, adhesives, and condiments and as an astringent.
乳香树脂：乳香黄连木的带芳香味的树脂，多用于作清漆、中国漆、粘合剂、辛辣调味品以及收敛剂
A pastelike cement used in highway construction, especially one made with powdered lime or brick and tar.
胶合铺料：用于建筑高速公路的膏状水泥，尤指用石灰粉或砖粉与沥青制成的

来源：
Middle English [mastic resin]
中古英语 [乳香树脂]
from Old French mastich
源自 古法语 mastich
from Latin mastichum, mastichô
源自 拉丁语 mastichum, mastichô
from Greek mastikhô [chewing gum, mastic]
源自 希腊语 mastikhô [口香糖，乳香黄连木]
from mastikhan [to grind the teeth]
源自 mastikhan [磨牙]