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resin

noun
/ˈrɛzɪn/

Meaning

a sticky organic substance, usually secreted by plants, often used in varnishes or plastics

Example Sentences

The craftsman used natural resin to make the sculpture shine.

Synonyms

gum, sap, pitch, polymer

Antonyms

liquid, solvent

Collocations

synthetic resin, natural resin, resin glue, resin coating

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