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a
: any of various solid or semisolid amorphous fusible flammable natural organic substances that are usually transparent or translucent and yellowish to brown, are formed especially in plant secretions, are soluble in organic solvents (such as ether) but not in water, are electrical nonconductors, and are used chiefly in varnishes, printing inks, plastics, and sizes and in medicine
b
: rosin
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a
: any of a large class of synthetic products that have some of the physical properties of natural resins but are different chemically and are used chiefly in plastics
b
: any of various products made from a natural resin or a natural polymer
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Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
Set in a form of fossil resin called copal, the specimen represents a new species named Myrmarachne colombiana, and is the first ant-mimicking spider from Colombia, whether fossilized or non-fossilized.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 28 Mar. 2024
The figurine is made of weather-resistant resin that won't crack or fade.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 Mar. 2024
These scans were used to create a gleaming replica, which was made of resin and plated with silver coated in gold, officials said.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024
Not all plastic sheds are the same in terms of durability; look for models made with high-density polyethylene resin and those with ventilation.
—Adrienne Jordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2024
Now, Montblanc is offering an anniversary collection with marbleized caps and resin barrels that come in coral, emerald and midnight hues in addition to the classic black.
—New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024
The round glasses have resin lenses and plastic nose pads.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024
Terracotta Recycled Resin Planter This terracotta resin planter is beautiful, durable, lightweight, and sturdy.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2024
Adrienne Jordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2021
Not resin, not pine tar, not sunscreen, just Lena Blackburne Baseball Rubbing Mud is permitted.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 24 June 2021
Noun
The resins and cooking process used to create the blank also weigh heavily into a rod’s sensitivity and stiffness-to-weight ratio.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
Set in a form of fossil resin called copal, the specimen represents a new species named Myrmarachne colombiana, and is the first ant-mimicking spider from Colombia, whether fossilized or non-fossilized.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 28 Mar. 2024
The figurine is made of weather-resistant resin that won't crack or fade.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 Mar. 2024
These scans were used to create a gleaming replica, which was made of resin and plated with silver coated in gold, officials said.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024
Not all plastic sheds are the same in terms of durability; look for models made with high-density polyethylene resin and those with ventilation.
—Adrienne Jordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2024
Now, Montblanc is offering an anniversary collection with marbleized caps and resin barrels that come in coral, emerald and midnight hues in addition to the classic black.
—New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024
The round glasses have resin lenses and plastic nose pads.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024
Terracotta Recycled Resin Planter This terracotta resin planter is beautiful, durable, lightweight, and sturdy.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2024
Verb
Next, consider the best shed material—options range from steel to resin to wood—for your home's climate.
—Adrienne Jordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2021
Not resin, not pine tar, not sunscreen, just Lena Blackburne Baseball Rubbing Mud is permitted.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 24 June 2021
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resin
noun
res·in
ˈrez-ᵊn 
1
a
: any of various solid or semisolid amorphous fusible flammable natural organic substances that are usually transparent or translucent and yellowish to brown, are formed especially in plant secretions, are soluble in organic solvents (as ether) but not in water, and are electrical nonconductors
b
: rosin
c
: a solid pharmaceutical preparation consisting chiefly of the resinous principles of a drug or drugs usually extracted by solvents
resin of jalap
2
a
: any of a large class of synthetic products that have some of the physical properties of natural resins but are different chemically and are used chiefly in plastics
b
: any of various products made from a natural resin or a natural polymer
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