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resin

re·sin

UK/ˈɹɛzɪn/ US/ˈrɛzɪn/ uncommon

noun

1.

any of a class of solid or semisolid viscous substances obtained either as exudations from certain plants or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules

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Origin

From Middle English resyn, resyne, from Old French résine, from Latin resīna.

Phrases

  • acaroid resin
  • acrylic resin
  • epoxy resin
  • fossil resin
  • gum resin
  • Highgate resin
  • ion exchange resin
  • melamine resin

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