English definition of Mastic

English to English Dictionary ⇛
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

Definition of mastic

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of mastic is as below...

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..

Lern More About Mastic

☛ Wiki Definition of Mastic

☛ Wiki Article of Mastic

☛ Google Meaning of Mastic

☛ Google Search for Mastic

Coachwhip Snake :: Coachwhip snake () A large, slender, harmless snake of the southern United States (Masticophis flagelliformis)..

Paronomastical :: Paronomastical (a.) Of or pertaining to paronomasia; consisting in a play upon words.

Lentisk :: Lentisk (n.) A tree; the mastic. See Mastic.

Chaw :: Chaw (v. t.) To grind with the teeth; to masticate, as food in eating; to chew, as the cud; to champ, as the bit..

Masticating :: Masticating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Masticat.

#NAME? :: -ries (pl. ) of Masticator.

Onomasticon :: Onomasticon (n.) A collection of names and terms; a dictionary; specif., a collection of Greek names, with explanatory notes, made by Julius Pollux about A.D.180..

Pistacia :: Pistacia (n.) The name of a genus of trees, including the tree which bears the pistachio, the Mediterranean mastic tree (Pistacia Lentiscus), and the species (P. Terebinthus) which yields Chian or Cyprus turpentine..

Docimastic :: Docimastic (a.) Proving by experiments or tests.

Grinder :: Grinder (n.) One of the double teeth, used to grind or masticate the food; a molar..

Wax :: Wax (n.) A fatty, solid substance, produced by bees, and employed by them in the construction of their comb; -- usually called beeswax. It is first excreted, from a row of pouches along their sides, in the form of scales, which, being masticated and mixed with saliva, become whitened and tenacious. Its natural color is pale or dull yellow..

Masticatory :: Masticatory (n.) A substance to be chewed to increase the saliva.

Masticated :: Masticated (imp. & p. p.) of Masticat.

Kava :: Kava (n.) A species of Macropiper (M. methysticum), the long pepper, from the root of which an intoxicating beverage is made by the Polynesians, by a process of mastication; also, the beverage itself..

Remastication :: Remastication (n.) The act of masticating or chewing again or repeatedly.

Manducate :: Manducate (v. t.) To masticate; to chew; to eat.

Masticator :: Masticator (n.) A machine for cutting meat into fine pieces for toothless people; also, a machine for cutting leather, India rubber, or similar tough substances, into fine pieces, in some processes of manufacture..

Masticatory :: Masticatory (a.) Chewing; adapted to perform the office o/ chewing food.

Masticador :: Masticador (n.) A part of a bridle, the slavering bit..

Tooth :: Tooth (n.) One of the hard, bony appendages which are borne on the jaws, or on other bones in the walls of the mouth or pharynx of most vertebrates, and which usually aid in the prehension and mastication of food..