mastic Synonyms
Another word for mastic
• noun (Context 1)
A pasty, waterproof cement or putty used as an adhesive or sealant in construction, particularly for setting tiles and sealing joints.
"Before laying the ceramic tiles, the contractor applied a thick layer of waterproof sealant to the concrete floor."
• noun (Context 2)
An aromatic, pale yellow resin exuded by the bark of the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus), native to the Mediterranean region, traditionally used as a chewing gum, flavoring, and in varnishes.
"The pastry chef added a pinch of ground resin to the traditional Greek pudding to give it a distinctive, pine-like flavor."
• noun (Context 3)
An evergreen shrub or small tree in the sumac family, native to the Mediterranean region and cultivated primarily for its aromatic resin.
"In the arid, rocky soils of the Greek island of Chios, farmers have cultivated the lentisk for generations."