Resin: meaning, definitions and examples

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resin

 

[ หˆrษ›zษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

natural substance

Resin is a sticky substance produced by certain trees, used for making varnishes, adhesives, and other products.

Synonyms

gum, pitch, sap

Examples of usage

  • The resin from pine trees is often used in woodworking.
  • Beeswax mixed with resin can create a waterproof seal.
Context #2 | Noun

art material

Resin is also a synthetic material derived from natural resins, often used in art for casting sculptures and other objects.

Synonyms

casting resin, synthetic resin

Examples of usage

  • She used resin to create a beautiful sculpture.
  • The artist mixed resin with pigments for a colorful effect.
Context #3 | Noun

substance in plants

In plants, resin is a secretion that protects them from insects and pathogens.

Synonyms

botanical resin, plant resin

Examples of usage

  • The resin in a pine tree acts as a defense mechanism against pests.
  • Many herbs produce resin that has medicinal properties.

Translations

Translations of the word "resin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น resina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Harz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ resin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผะพะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผywica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆจน่„‚ (ใ˜ใ‚…ใ—)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉsine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ resina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท reรงine

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜์ง€ (suji)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงุชูŠู†ุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pryskyล™ice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพivica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ ‘่„‚ (shรนzhฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ smola

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trjรกkvoรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐะนั‹ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qatran

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ resina

Etymology

The word 'resin' originated from the Latin word 'resina', which referred to any of various solid or semisolid amorphous compounds with a distinct melting point. Resins have been used for various purposes throughout history, from ancient civilizations using plant resins for medicinal and aromatic purposes to modern industrial applications of synthetic resins in manufacturing and art.