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.
Masticable(a.) Capable of being masticated.
Masticate(v. t.) To grind or crush with, or as with, the teeth and prepare for swallowing and digestion; to chew; as, to masticate food.
Masticated(imp. & p. p.) of Masticate
Masticating(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Masticate
Mastication(n.) The act or operation of masticating; chewing, as of food.
Masticator(n.) One who masticates.
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.
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