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elemi Definition

el·emi (el′ə mē)

noun

any of various resins from tropical trees of the bursera family, used esp. in varnishes, ointments, and inks

Etymology: Fr élémi < Sp elemi < Ar al-lāmī

elemi Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • oil: The fragrance raw material known as elemi oil is prepared by steam distillation of Manila elemi.