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rosin

Syllabification: (ros·in)
Pronunciation: /ˈräzən/

Definition of rosin

noun

  • resin, especially the solid amber residue obtained after the distillation of crude turpentine oleoresin, or of naphtha extract from pine stumps. It is used in adhesives, varnishes, and inks and for treating the bows of stringed instruments.

verb (rosins, rosining, rosined)

[with object]
  • rub (something, especially the bow of a stringed instrument) with rosin.

Derivatives

rosiny

adjective

Origin:

Middle English: from medieval Latin rosina, from Latin resina (see resin)

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