resin

CEFRB2

/ˈɹɛzɪn/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A sticky substance from trees used to make products.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Any synthetic compound of similar properties.

Examples

  • I'm always wondering what the difference is between resin and sap.

  • The artist used synthetic resin in her sculptures.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. To apply resin to.

  2. A viscous water-insoluble hydrocarbon exudate of certain plants, or such a substance as a component of a plant exudate; used in lacquers, varnishes and many other applications.

More examples

In context

  • Amber is fossilised resin.

  • Pine trees produce a sticky resin.

  • But those who attack violists shouldn't throw resin. Once the ergonomic viola catches on what instrument will be immune?

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The tree released a sticky blank to protect its wound from insects.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

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