gum thus
- Scope note
- The balsam exudate obtained from several North American trees, including the longleaf pine, Pinus palustris, the Cuban pine, Pinus caribaea, and the loblolly pine, Pinus taeda. Gum thus is a thick, yellowish, sticky mass with a characteristic piney odor. It is used as an additive in oil paints, an insecticide, a polish, and as an antiseptic agent.
- Date of creation: 27-Jan-2025
Accepted term: 27-Jan-2025