noun Download 🔗Share A viscous hydrocarbon secretion of many plants, particularly coniferous trees. Examples : "The sticky resin dripped down the pine tree's bark after it was injured. " material substance chemistry plant nature science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The carpenter used resin to seal the cracks in the wooden table. " material substance chemistry plant Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any synthetic compound of similar properties. Examples : "The new type of glue is a resin, so it's very strong and won't melt easily. " material substance compound chemistry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To apply resin to. Examples : "The carpenter resined the wooden parts to strengthen the structure. " material substance chemistry compound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading