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resin

res·in [ rézzin ]


noun  (plural res·ins)
Definition:
 
1. substance from plants: a semisolid substance secreted in the sap of some plants and trees. It is used in varnishes, paints, adhesives, inks, and medicines.

2. synthetic resembling resin: a synthetic polymeric compound physically resembling natural resin, e.g. polyvinyl, polystyrene, or epoxy. Use: manufacture of petrochemicals and plastics.



transitive verb  (past and past participle res·ined, present participle res·in·ing, 3rd person present singular res·ins)
Definition:
 
treat something with resin: to coat or rub something with resin

[14th century. Via Old French resine and Latin resina< Greek rhētinē]

res·in·oid [ rézzə nòyd ] adjective, noun
res·in·ous adjective
res·in·ous·ly adverb
res·in·ous·ness noun
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