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3 | 33% | 9 | Modifying a material by adding lime or lime-based compounds | |
Tree In Lime Leaning Backwards Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ELEMI" which means:
- noun
- • Fragrant resin obtain from trees of the family burseraceae and used as incense
An example sentence would be:
- • "The scent of elemi is often described as balsamic and lemony."
- • "Elemi oil is extracted from the resin of the elemi tree."
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