balsam

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Walcott studied the fossils by cutting them into sections of paper-thin slices of rock and attaching them to glass slides using balsam sap.

From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2023

Home Depot’s Grand Duchess, an artificial, 7.5-foot balsam fir that comes with 250 color-changing lights, became known as “the viral Christmas tree” on TikTok.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2023

It was a beach day, by Maine standards — slightly overcast and moderately balmy, with a hint of balsam in the air.

From New York Times • Aug. 25, 2023

People allergic to propolis may also react to balsam of Peru, carnauba wax or fragrances.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2023

On this he rose and placed the bed of balsam near the fire, strewing sheepskins on top, and skins of goats.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer