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mas·tic

(mas'tik),
A resinous exudate from Pistacia lentiscus (family Anacardiaceae), a small tree of the Mediterranean; used in chewing gum, as an enteric coating, and as a temporary filling material in dentistry.
Synonym(s): mastich, mastiche
[G. mastichē, the resin of the mastich tree]

mastic

A resin obtained from Pistacia lentiscus, which has been used as a carminative, to temporarily plug dental cavities and as a commercial varnish.

mastic

(mas′tik) [L. mastiche fr Gr. mastichē, chewing gum]
A resin obtained from the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus), native to the Mediterranean. It is used in industry and in coating tablets.
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He further gives a analysis and break up of India exports of major product categories, major countries and major Indian ports under Tanning or Dyeing Extracts, Tannins, Dyes, Pigments and other Colouring Matter, Paints and Varnishes, Putty and other Mastics Inks as follows :
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This finding is based on India Import Market data of Tanning or Dyeing Extracts, Tannins, Dyes, Pigments and other Colouring Matter, Paints and Varnishes, Putty and other Mastics Inks of InfodriveIndia.
India Imports of Tanning or Dyeing Extracts, Tannins, Dyes, Pigments and other Colouring Matter, Paints and Varnishes, Putty and other Mastics Inks rise to US$ 140.81 M in May- 2013 - InfodriveIndia.com
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