resin

 
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛzɪn/

noun

  • 1 [mass noun] a sticky flammable organic substance, insoluble in water, exuded by some trees and other plants (notably fir and pine): clear resin had oozed to the surface, trickled down, and setCompare with gum1 (sense 1 of the noun).
  • 2 (also synthetic resin) a solid or liquid synthetic organic polymer used as the basis of plastics, adhesives, varnishes, or other products: epoxy resins frequently cause dermatitis [mass noun]: the chassis is constructed of synthetic resin

verb (resins, resining, resined)

[with object] (usually as adjective resined)
  • rub or treat with resin: resined canvas

Derivatives

resinoid

adjective & noun

resinous

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin resina; related to Greek rhētinē 'pine resin'. Compare with rosin