resin — a sticky flammable organic substance that is insoluble in water, obtained from certain trees and plants, or made synthetically
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sticky flammable organic substance that is insoluble in water, obtained from certain trees and plants, or made synthetically
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrezɪn/
Example Sentences
- The artist mixed pigments with resin to create a glossy finish.
- My DIY project failed when the resin stuck to everything except what I wanted.
- Ancient amber is fossilized tree resin that preserved insects for millions of years.
resin
NOUN[/ˈrezɪn/]
a sticky flammable organic substance that is insoluble in water, obtained from certain trees and plants, or made synthetically
a sticky flammable organic substance that is insoluble in water, obtained from certain trees and plants, or made synthetically
In the basin, resin and raisin shine as one
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'resina', which is connected to Greek 'rhetine' meaning 'pine resin'. This term has been used since ancient times to describe a natural substance employed as a preservative, fragrance, and medicinal compound.
Breakdown
Latin 'resina' (resin, a sticky plant secretion) → English 'resin'. The Greek root 'rhetine' (pine resin) likely influenced the Latin term, though the direct etymological path is through Latin.
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📝Examples
“The artist mixed pigments with resin to create a glossy finish.”
“My DIY project failed when the resin stuck to everything except what I wanted.”
“Ancient amber is fossilized tree resin that preserved insects for millions of years.”
“The carpenter's hands were covered in resin, making him look like he'd been wrestling with a very sticky monster.”
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