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Mastic Roller Hybrid
Mastic may refer to: Adhesives and pastes *Mastic (plant resin) *Mastic asphalt, or asphalt, is a sticky, black and highly viscous liquid * Mastic cold porcelain, or salt ceramic, is a traditional salt-based modeling clay. *Mastic, high-grade construction adhesive commonly used to bond ceiling, wall, and floor tiles, plywood panels, concrete, asphalt, leather and fabric. *Mastic, waterproof, putty-like paste used in building as a joint-sealer or filler * Stone mastic asphalt, deformation resistant, durable surfacing material Liqueurs *Mastika, a liqueur with added mastic aroma * Chios Mastiha, a liqueur flavoured with mastic distillate or mastic oil from the island of Chios Places *Mastic, New York, hamlet in Suffolk County, New York, USA * Mastic Beach, New York, USA * Mastic Reserve, Cayman Islands * Mastic–Shirley (LIRR station), Shirley, New York, USA Plants * Mastic tree (other) Other * Mastic Brandy See also *Seabury C. Mastick Seabury Cone Mastick (July 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mastic (plant Resin)
Mastic ( el, Μαστίχα) is a resin obtained from the mastic tree (''Pistacia lentiscus''). It is also known as tears of Chios, being traditionally produced on the island Chios, and, like other natural resins, is produced in "tears" or droplets. Mastic is excreted by the resin glands of certain trees and dries into pieces of brittle, translucent resin. When chewed, the resin softens and becomes a bright white and opaque gum. The flavor is bitter at first, but after some chewing, it releases a refreshing flavor similar to pine and cedar. History Mastic has been harvested for at least 2,500 years since Greek antiquity. The word ''mastic'' is derived from grc-gre, μαστιχάειν, masticháein, 'to gnash the teeth', which is also the source of the English word ''masticate''. The first mention of actual mastic 'tears' was by Hippocrates. Hippocrates used mastic for the prevention of digestive problems, colds and as a breath freshener. Romans used mastic along with honey, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
