OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 19267

resin

/ˈɹɛzɪn/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
resina • zopisa
A viscous water-insoluble hydrocarbon exudate of certain plants, or such a substance as a component of a plant exudate; used in lacquers, varnishes and many other applications.
But those who attack violists shouldn't throw resin. Once the ergonomic viola catches on what instrument will be immune?
Pine trees produce a sticky resin.
resina
Any synthetic compound of similar properties.
The artist used synthetic resin in her sculptures.
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