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res⋅in

  [rez-in]
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–noun
1. any of a class of nonvolatile, solid or semisolid organic substances, as copal or mastic, that consist of amorphous mixtures of carboxylic acids and are obtained directly from certain plants as exudations or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules: used in medicine and in the making of varnishes and plastics.
2. a substance of this type obtained from certain pines; rosin.
–verb (used with object)
3. to treat or rub with resin.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME < OF resine < L rēsīna, prob. < a non-IE language; cf. Gk rhētnē pine resin, from a related source

Related forms:
res⋅in⋅like, adjective
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Main Entry: res·in
Pronunciation: 'rez-&n
Function: noun
1 a : any of various solid or semisolid amorphous fusible flammablenatural organic substances that are usually transparent or translucent and yellowish to brown, are formed especially in plant secretions, are soluble in organic solvents (as ether) but not in water,and are electrical nonconductors b : ROSIN c : a solid pharmaceutical preparation consistingchiefly of the resinous principles of a drug or drugs usually extracted by solvents <resin of jalap>
2 a : any of a large class of synthetic products that have some ofthe physical properties of natural resins but are different chemically and are used chiefly in plastics b : any of various products made from a natural resin or a natural polymer
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resin res·in (rěz'ĭn)
n.

  1. Any of numerous clear to translucent yellow or brown, solid or semisolid, viscous substances of plant origin, such as copal, rosin, and amber.

  2. Any of numerous physically similar polymerized synthetics or chemically modified natural resins including thermoplastic materials and thermosetting materials.

  3. Rosin.

  4. A precipitate formed by the addition of water to certain tinctures.

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resin   (rěz'ĭn)  Pronunciation Key 

  1. Any of numerous clear or translucent, yellowish or brownish substances that ooze from certain trees and plants. Resins are used in products such as varnishes, lacquers, adhesives, plastics, and drugs. Balsam is a resin.

  2. Any of various artificial substances, such as polyurethane, that have similar properties to natural resins and are used to make plastics.


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