Definition of mastic Mastic

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We found 11 definitions of mastic from 5 different sources.

What does mastic mean?

Noun Plural: mastics
mastic - an evergreen shrub of the Mediterranean region that is cultivated for its resin
		mastic tree, lentisk, Pistacia lentiscus
		shrub, bush a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
mastic - a pasty cement used as an adhesive or filler
		cement something that hardens to act as adhesive material
mastic - an aromatic exudate from the mastic tree; used chiefly in varnishes

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mastic (Noun)
An evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus , native to the Mediterranean.
mastic (Noun)
A hard, brittle, aromatic and transparent resin produced by this tree and used to make varnishes and chewing gum , and as a flavouring.
mastic (Noun)
A flexible, waterproof cement used as an adhesive, sealant or filler.

mastic (n.)
A low shrubby tree of the genus Pistacia (P. Lentiscus), growing upon the islands and coasts of the Mediterranean, and producing a valuable resin; -- called also, mastic tree.
mastic (n.)
A resin exuding from the mastic tree, and obtained by incision. The best is in yellowish white, semitransparent tears, of a faint smell, and is used as an astringent and an aromatic, also as an ingredient in varnishes.
mastic (n.)
A kind of cement composed of burnt clay, litharge, and linseed oil, used for plastering walls, etc.