Simple Definition of resin

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resin

noun

plural resins
1
: a yellow or brown sticky substance that comes from some trees and that is used to make various products
2
: an artificial substance that is similar to natural resins and that is used to make plastics

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“Resin.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/resin. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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