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resin

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/ˈɹɛzɪn/ English

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noun

  1. A viscous hydrocarbon secretion of many plants, particularly coniferous trees.
  2. 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.
  3. Any synthetic compound of similar properties.

verb

  1. To apply resin to.

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