Substance in which many insects have been fossilized Crossword Clue

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99%AMBERSubstance in which many insects have been fossilizedNew York Times

Definition

A yellowish translucent resin resembling copal, found as a fossil in alluvial soils, with beds of lignite, or on the seashore in many places. It takes a fine polish, and is used for pipe mouthpieces, beads, etc., and as a basis for a fine varnish. By friction, it becomes strongly electric.
Amber color, or anything amber-colored; a clear light yellow; as, the amber of the sky.
Ambergris.
The balsam, liquidambar.
Consisting of amber; made of amber.
Resembling amber, especially in color; amber-colored.
To scent or flavor with ambergris; as, ambered wine.
To preserve in amber; as, an ambered fly.

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