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gum band
nounVery Low (Regional)
ˈɡʌm ˈbændA loop of elastic rubber, used for holding things together.
gum benzoin
nounC2 / Very Low Frequency
/ˌɡʌm ˈbɛnzəʊɪn/A brittle, aromatic resin obtained from certain trees of the genus *Styrax*, used in perfumery, incense, and medicine.
gum bichromate process
nounVery Low
/ˌɡʌm ˌbaɪˈkrəʊmeɪt ˈprəʊses/A photographic printing process using gum arabic, potassium bichromate, and pigments, where light hardens the gum to create an image.
gum dammar
nounLow
/ˌɡʌm ˈdæmə/A hard, glassy, fossilized resin obtained from trees of the Dipterocarpaceae family, used primarily in varnishes, lacquers, and incense.
gum digger
nounRare/Very Low
/ˈɡʌm ˌdɪɡ.ə/A person who digs for kauri gum, the fossilized resin of the kauri tree, in New Zealand.
gum digger's spear
nounVery Rare / Archaic
/ˈɡʌm ˌdɪɡ.əz ˈspɪər/A long, slender, metal-tipped pole used historically to probe the ground for deposits of kauri gum (fossilised resin) in New Zealand.
gum elastic
nounArchaic / Historical
/ˌɡʌm ɪˈlastɪk/An archaic term for natural rubber, the elastic substance obtained from latex.
gum elemi
nounVery Low (C2+/Specialized)
/ˌɡʌm ˈɛləmi/A fragrant, semi-soft resin obtained from certain tropical trees, used historically in varnishes, ointments, and incense.
gum eraser
nounMedium
/ˈɡʌm ɪˌreɪzə/A soft, malleable eraser typically made from synthetic rubber (once made from natural gum rubber), used for removing pencil marks without damaging paper.
gum field
nounC1/C2
/ˈɡʌm ˌfiːld/An area of land on which gum trees (especially eucalyptus) grow densely, characteristic of Australian landscapes.
gum myrtle
nounC1
/ˌɡʌm ˈmɜː.təl/A common name for any of several species of shrub or small tree, especially of the genus Lagerstroemia (crape myrtle), known for their showy summer flowers and smooth, mottled bark that exfoliates.
gum nebula
nounC2 (Very low frequency; highly specialized)
/ˈɡʌm ˈnɛbjʊlə/A specific, large, and faint nebula in the constellation Vela and Puppis.
gum nut
nounC1
/ˈɡʌm ˌnʌt/The hard, woody fruit of various eucalyptus trees, typically shaped like a cone or a cup.
gum plant
nounLow
/ˈɡʌm ˌplɑːnt/A common name for various plants, especially in the genus Grindelia, that produce a sticky, resinous substance. The 'gum' refers to the resin exuded by the plant.
gum print
nounvery low
/ˈɡʌm ˌprɪnt/A type of photographic print made using gum arabic and light-sensitive pigments on paper.
gum resin
nounC1/C2
/ˌɡʌm ˈrɛz.ɪn/A plant exudate that is a mixture of gum and resin.
gum thus
nounVery Low / Archaic
/ˌɡʌm ˈðʌs/A type of resin, particularly frankincense or similar aromatic gum resins, traditionally used in incense, perfumes, and medicines.
gum tragacanth
nounVery Low
/ˌɡʌm ˈtræɡəkænθ/A natural gum obtained from the sap of several species of Middle Eastern legumes of the genus Astragalus, used as a binder, thickener, and stabiliser in various industries.
gum tree
nounB2
/ˈɡʌm triː/Any tree that produces gum or resin, most commonly referring to eucalyptus trees in Australia and sweetgum or black gum trees in North America.
gum up
verbC1
/ˌɡʌm ˈʌp/To make something sticky, clogged, or inoperative, typically by causing its parts to stick together or become obstructed.

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