/abɪˈɛtɪti/ (ab-ee-eh-TEE-tee)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of resinous substance extracted from pine trees, especially from the bark of Pinus abies.

“The abietate from the pine tree has been used for centuries in traditional medicine.”

2. noun

A type of sedimentary rock formed from the remains of coniferous trees.

“The geologist studied the abietate formation in the ancient forest.”