ester gum: Meaning and Definition of

es'ter gum"

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— Chem. Chem.
  1. any of several hard resins produced by the esterification of a natural resin, esp. rosin, with a polyhydric alcohol, chiefly glycerol: used in the manufacture of paints, varnishes, and lacquers.
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