gum resin

/ˌgʌm ˈrɛzən/

Other forms: gum resins

Definitions of gum resin

1. noun

   a mixture of resin and gum
   types:

   elemi, gum elemi

   fragrant resin obtain from trees of the family Burseraceae and used as incense

   gum myrrh, myrrh, sweet cicely

   aromatic resin that is burned as incense and used in perfume

   Sonora gum

   acidulous gum resin of the creosote bush

   asa dulcis, benjamin, benzoin, gum benjamin, gum benzoin

   gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

   bdellium

   aromatic gum resin; similar to myrrh

   gamboge

   a gum resin used as a yellow pigment and a purgative

   type of:

   natural resin

   a plant exudate