elemi

uncountable

A fragrant resin obtained from trees of the family Burseraceae, used in incense, varnishes, and traditional medicine.

• 🇷🇺Ароматная смола, получаемая из деревьев семейства Бурзеровые, используемая в благовониях, лаках и народной медицине.

1. Aromatic Resin C1 formal

   A fragrant resin obtained from tropical trees of the Burseraceae family, used historically in incense and varnishes.

   • Elemi resin was traded along ancient routes for its sweet, piney scent.
   • The artist mixed elemi with other resins to create a durable protective coating for the painting.
   • Incense made from elemi is still burned in some religious ceremonies today.

   🇷🇺Ароматическая смола

• elemis plural form
• elemis' possessive plural form
• elemi's possessive singular form