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galbanum

/ˈɡæl.bə.nəm/

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noun

/ˈɡæl.bə.nəm/C2formal
  • ruГорькая ароматическая камедистая смола, похожая на асафетиду, исторически использовавшаяся в парфюмерии и благовониях.

A bitter aromatic gum resin, similar to asafetida, historically used in perfumes and incense.

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  1. C1formalscientific

    A bitter, aromatic gum resin obtained from certain Ferula plants, with properties similar to asafetida, used historically in medicine, incense, and as a flavoring agent.

    ruАроматическая камедесмола

    • Galbanum was commonly used in ancient Egyptian incense recipes.
    • The resin's bitter taste makes it useful in small quantities for medicinal preparations.
    • Galbanum is still used today in some perfumery applications for its unique scent.
    • Botanists study the Ferula plants that produce galbanum to understand its chemical composition.