English dictionary

resin

/'r/E/z/I/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

any of a class of solid or semisolid viscous substances obtained either as exudations from certain plants or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules

noun.substance

Synonyms rosin

Source: WordNet 3.0
Any one of a class of yellowish brown solid inflammable substances, of vegetable origin, which are nonconductors of electricity, have a vitreous fracture, and are soluble in ether, alcohol, and essential oils, but not in water; specif., pine resin (see <u>Rosin</u>).

noun

Source: webster1913