Canada balsam
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(noun) yellow transparent exudate of the balsam fir; used as a transparent cement in optical devices (especially in microscopy) and as a mounting medium |
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Related Words: oleoresin |
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(noun) medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees |
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Synonyms: Abies balsamea, balm of Gilead, balsam fir |
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Related Words: silver fir |
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