/ˈɹɛzɪn/
OriginFrom Middle English resyn, resyne, from Old French résine, from Latin resīna. Doublet of rosin.
- countable, uncountableA 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.
“Pine trees produce a sticky resin.”
“But those who attack violists shouldn't throw resin. Once the ergonomic viola catches on what instrument will be immune?”
- countable, uncountableAny synthetic compound of similar properties.
“The artist used synthetic resin in her sculptures.”
- transitiveTo apply resin to.
Formsresins(plural) · rosin(alternative) · resins(present, singular, third-person) · resining(participle, present) · resined(participle, past) · resined(past)