Vocab Bloom Hub

gum resin

/ɡʌm ˈrɛzɪn/

1 entry

phrase

/ɡʌm ˈrɛzɪn/C1formaltechnical
  • ruНатуральное вещество, получаемое из некоторых деревьев и растений, состоящее из смеси камеди (растворимой в воде) и смолы (нерастворимой в воде), часто используемое в клеях, благовониях или народной медицине.

A natural substance obtained from certain trees and plants, consisting of a mixture of gum (water-soluble) and resin (water-insoluble), often used in adhesives, incense, or traditional medicine.

  1. Plant exudateC1formal

    A natural substance obtained from certain plants, consisting of a mixture of gum and resin, often used in traditional medicine, incense, or varnishes.

    ruКамедесмола

    • Frankincense is a well-known gum resin used in religious ceremonies.
    • Myrrh, another gum resin, has been used for centuries in perfumes and ointments.
    • The artist used a gum resin varnish to protect the painting.