mastic Definition
mas·tic (mas′tik)
noun
- a yellowish resin obtained from a small Mediterranean evergreen tree (Pistacia lentiscus) of the cashew family, used as an astringent and in making varnish, adhesives, etc.
- the tree
- any of various pasty substances used as adhesives, sealants, etc.
Etymology: ME mastik < OFr mastic < LL mastichum < L mastiche < Gr mastichē, akin to mastichan: see masticate
mastic Usage Examples
Converse of object
- use: Noise There are some very good reasons to use mastic on a slate roof.
- apply: When applied correctly mastic is a useful and attractive way to finish and define corners and edges, especially in tiled areas.
Adjective modifier
- flexible: Where any are found, they must be sealed with either cement or flexible mastic depending on the size of the hole.
- clear: The contractors glazed the case with a series of toughened glass panels, 19mm thick and sealed with clear mastic.
- cold: This was treated with compound, and a heavy gage felt covering was cemented all over with a cold mastic.
Modifies a noun
- asphalt: The road deck was then surfaced with hand laid mastic asphalt.
- sealant: Also, the edges against the panels have got a mastic sealant which has started to come away.
- gum: In several studies using mastic gum on patients with ulcers, the original site of the ulcer was completely replaced by healthy epithelial cells.
- gun: Hold the mastic gun at a 45 degree angle to the surface with the nozzle in contact with the edges of the masking tape.
- tree: Mastic gum, a resin, comes from the sap of the mastic tree in the Mediterranean.
- resin: Mastic resin makes jam, chewing-gum, a liquor and all the varnish on our coachwork.
Noun used with modifier
- silicone: A storm collar is clamped around the pipe, onto a bead of silicone mastic, just above the flashing plate.
- stone: For example, high trafficked porous asphalt and stone mastic asphalt.
- gum: Take fragrant spices; gum mastic, aromatic shells, 4 galbanum; add pure frankincense to the spices in equal proportions.
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