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| mas·tic [ mástik ] |
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1. cement: a flexible cement. Use: filler, adhesive, sealant in woodwork, plaster, brickwork.
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2. resin: an aromatic resin produced by a Mediterranean tree. Use: manufacture of lacquer, varnish, adhesives, condiments.
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| [14th century. < French< Greek mastikhan "grind the teeth"] |
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