resin

Meanings

• noun

  A solid or semisolid substance secreted by certain plants, especially conifers, and exuding when the bark is wounded.

  - "The tree exuded a large amount of resin when it was cut."
  - "The artist used pine resin to create a textured effect in her painting."

• noun

  A type of plastic material made from the polymerization of certain organic compounds.

  - "The sculpture was made from a solid resin material."
  - "The model airplane was coated with a clear resin to protect the paint."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹɛzɪn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with resin
pine , shine , mime , dime

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Variants

List of all variants of resin that leads to same result
resin , resinous , resins , resined , resining , resin canal , resin canals , resin duct , acrylic resin , acrylic resins , epoxy , epoxy resin , epoxy resins , gum resin , gum resins , ion exchange resin , ion exchange resins , melamine resin , melamine resins , synthetic resin , synthetic resins , vinyl resin , vinyl resins

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Etymology

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Old English: reosan, from reos, resin; related to reosan 'to run', from the flowing of the sap when the tree is wounded.

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Trivia

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1. Resin was one of the earliest known adhesives, used by the Egyptians as early as 3000 BC.

2. The sticky sap of certain trees, such as pine and balsam, is called 'pitch' rather than 'resin'.

3. Resin was used as a component of ancient varnishes, such as the varnish used to coat the Ark of the Covenant.

4. Resin is the main ingredient in the production of rosin, which is used as a rosin core for violin and cello strings.

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Related Concepts

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1. Turpentine: A volatile oil obtained from the distillation of pine resin, used as a solvent and as a source of terpene compounds.

2. Rosin: A solid substance obtained from the distillation of pine resin, used as an abrasive and as a source of rosin acid.

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Culture

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Resin has been used for various purposes throughout history, including as a component of ancient adhesives and varnishes, as a source of turpentine and rosin, and as a medicinal substance. In modern times, resin is used in the production of plastics, as a component of incense, and in the manufacture of certain types of food.

How to Memorize "resin"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tree being cut down and the resin flowing out of the wound.
   - Visualize a piece of plastic being made from resin.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'resin' with the image of a tree and its sticky sap.
   - Associate the word 'resin' with the plastic material used to make various products.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'resin' comes from the Latin word for 'flowing'.
   - Use the acronym 'R-I-S-I-N' to remember the definition: 'Resin: A Solid or Semi-Solid Substance In Nature'.

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