Synonyms for
Resin
Definition
a sticky substance that comes from certain trees and plants and is used to make various products such as varnishes, adhesives, and plastics.
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Common collocations
- natural resin
- synthetic resin
- resin acid
- resin content
- resin production
- resin extraction
- resin-based
- hard resin
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Usage note
Resin can refer to natural sticky substances from plants or synthetic polymers. Be mindful of context to distinguish between these meanings.
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Example sentences
- The artist used resin to make a sculpture.
- The carpenter used resin to glue the pieces of wood together.
- The company made plastic containers using resin.
- The resin from the tree is used to make perfumes.
- The resin in the plant has medicinal properties.
Quotes
The sun grew strong and the resinous pitch began to ooze from the trees. - Jean M. Auel
The Valley of Horses
Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it. - Michelangelo