<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">Strasbourg turpentine</topic></authority><related type="other"><topic>Abies alba</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>balsam</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>turpentine, Strasbourg</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ An aromatic, thick, viscous exudation obtained from several Central European fir trees, including Abies alba. Strasbourg turpentine contains about 57% resinous acids, 28% terpenes, and 13% resins. It is similar to Venice turpentine and has been used since the 16th century as an additive to oil paints, mastic, and other varnishes. ]]></note></mads>