noun
- a fragrant resin obtained from tropical trees, used in varnishes, lacquers, and perfumes
Usage: also called elemi resin; chiefly used in manufacturing and cosmetics
Examples
- Elemi is prized by furniture makers for its use in high-quality varnishes.
- The perfume contained notes of elemi and citrus.
- Traditional lacquer recipes often included elemi as a binding agent.
- Elemi resin comes from trees native to the Philippines and other tropical regions.