Canada Balsam (Noun)
Meaning 1
Medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The fragrant scent of the fir's leaves reminded me of Canada balsam, a common species found in our region.
- The local nursery specializes in growing Canada balsam trees, perfect for Christmas trees and landscaping.
- In the northeastern woods, the Canada balsam fir grows abundantly, providing an ideal source of pulpwood.
- Foresters carefully harvested the mature Canada balsam trees to ensure a sustainable supply of timber.
- During the holiday season, many families choose a freshly cut Canada balsam fir as their Christmas tree.
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Meaning 2
Yellow transparent exudate of the balsam fir; used as a transparent cement in optical devices (especially in microscopy) and as a mounting medium.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.