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单词 gum lac
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Definition of gum lac in English:

gum lac

noun ˈɡʌm lak
historical
  • The resinous secretion produced by lac insects; any of various preparations of this.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in William Bullein (c1515–1576), physician. From gum + lac, apparently so called because natural lac (which is harvested from trees although produced by insects) is reminiscent of gum (which is a secretion of the tree itself).

 
 

Definition of gum lac in US English:

gum lac

nounˈɡʌm lak
historical
  • The resinous secretion produced by lac insects; any of various preparations of this.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in William Bullein (c1515–1576), physician. From gum + lac, apparently so called because natural lac (which is harvested from trees although produced by insects) is reminiscent of gum (which is a secretion of the tree itself).

 
 
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