See Also: tackifier(dictionary)

fumosity (iou) and tackifier (iou)


fumosity (iou)



fumosity noun.LME.
[Old French fumosite or medieval Latin fumositas, formed as FUMOSE: see -ITY.]
The state of fuming or being full of fumes; a fume or fumes. LME-M18.
The flatulent quality of some foods; the heady quality of alcohol; a fume supposed to rise to the brain from the stomach. LME-L17.

tackifier (iou)



tackifier noun. M20.
[from TACKY adjective2 + -FY + -ER1.]
A substance that makes something sticky; an adhesive agent or ingredient.