mastic

UK
/ˈmæs.tɪk/
US
/ˈmæs.tɪk/

Translations

masticnoun
mastics
pl
The carpenter used mastic to seal the joints.
Плотник использовал мастику для герметизации стыков.
мастика (смола)
Mastic is often used in the production of chewing gum.
Мастика часто используется в производстве жевательной резинки.
Additional translations
мастиковая смола
жевательная резинка
masticadjective
UK
/ˈmæs.tɪk/
US
/ˈmæs.tɪk/
Used attributively to modify nouns, meaning 'containing, made of, or flavored with mastic resin'; not normally comparable.

Definitions

masticnoun
A resin obtained from the mastic tree, used in making varnish and as a flavoring.
The artist used mastic to create a glossy finish on the painting.
A type of tree or shrub from which mastic resin is obtained, native to the Mediterranean region.
The mastic in the garden has been growing for over a decade.
A waterproof sealant, adhesive, or filler paste used in building and construction.
Apply a bead of mastic around the window frame to prevent leaks.
masticadjective
Containing, made of, or flavored with mastic resin.
We enjoyed a scoop of mastic ice cream after dinner.