mastic
Aromatic tree gum
Mastic is a resin obtained from a Mediterranean tree, used since antiquity in varnishes, adhesives, and chewing.
The term extends to various putty-like compounds used for sealing and waterproofing: Apply mastic around the bathtub edges.
In construction, mastic adhesive bonds tiles, panels, and other materials to surfaces.
Sticky plant secretion
- sapPlant circulatory fluid
- tearsViolent pulls apart
- exudateInflammatory vessel leakage
- oleoresinMixed plant secretion
frankincense · myrrh · copal · amber · dammar · benzoin · acacia · tapping
Bonding substance
- puttyPliable sealing compound
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- cementCalcium powder binding agent
- fillerSubstance closing gaps
caulk · bond · paste · epoxy · grout · mortar · compound · waterproof
Microbe-killing substance
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
- digestiveRelating to food breakdown
- healingRestoration of health
- therapeuticPromoting healing or wellness
antibacterial · antioxidant · remedy · breath · stomach · oral · anti-inflammatory · traditional
Anger greatly, or aromatic resin
- fragrancePleasing olfactory quality
- scentAirborne odor detected
- perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
- pineyResembling certain evergreens
resinous · balsamic · essence · aroma · fresh · clean · subtle · woody
gum
Sticky plant secretion
oleoresin · frankincense · myrrh · copal · amber · dammar · benzoin · acacia · tapping · harvesting
glue
Bonding substance
filler · caulk · bond · paste · epoxy · grout · mortar · compound · waterproof · flexible
antiseptic
Microbe-killing substance
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
- digestiveRelating to food breakdown
- healingRestoration of health
therapeutic · antibacterial · antioxidant · remedy · breath · stomach · oral · anti-inflammatory · traditional · tonic
incense
Anger greatly, or aromatic resin
piney · resinous · balsamic · essence · aroma · fresh · clean · subtle · woody · sweet
liqueur
Sweetened flavored spirit
spice · flavoring · confection · pastry · chewy · piney · refreshing · digestif · raki · ouzo
evergreen
Retains foliage year-round
- shrubSmall woody plant
- cultivationFostering growth through care
- groveSmall stand of trees
bark · branches · leaves · drought-resistant · harvest · orchard · endemic · protected · terroir · farmers
- adhesivesglue, epoxy, tape, adhesive, Elmer's
- pastestomato paste, chili paste, garlic paste, ginger paste, curry paste
- spicesallspice, anise, cardamom, black pepper, cloves
- chewablesgum, bubble gum, chewing gum, bubblegum, gummy bears
- bindersbinder, binders, adhesive, adhesives, glue
- Mediterranean plantsolive, fig, cistus, rockrose, oregano