resin

English

/ˈɹɛzɪn/

noun
Definitions
  • A viscous hydrocarbon secretion of many plants, particularly coniferous trees.
  • Any of various yellowish viscous liquids or soft solids of plant origin; used in lacquers, varnishes and many other applications; chemically they are mostly hydrocarbons, often polycyclic.
  • Any synthetic compound of similar properties.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English resyn borrowed from Old French résine derived from Latin resīna.

Origin

Latin

resīna

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