Resin

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɹɛzɪn/
• Rhymes: -É›zɪn

Origin

From Old French résine, from Latin resīna

Full definition of resin

Noun

1. (plant_secretion)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.

Derived terms

• resinate
• resinous

Anagrams

• reins
• rinse
• risen
• serin
• siren