1.Definition: medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees

Related Noun(s):abies balsamea, balm of gilead, balsam fir

Category: Plants

2.Definition: yellow transparent exudate of the balsam fir; used as a transparent cement in optical devices (especially in microscopy) and as a mounting medium

Category: General