C1nounsciencenature
US/ˈrez.ən/
UK/ˈrez.ɪn/
a thick, sticky liquid from some trees, or a similar artificial substance used to make plastics and glues
In context
Amber is fossilized resin from trees that lived millions of years ago.
The table is made of old wood and clear epoxy resin.
Pine trees produce a sticky resin that protects them from insects.
Words that go with resin
noun + noun
- epoxy resinHe filled the cracks in the floor with epoxy resin.
- pine resinThe room smelled of pine resin and wood smoke.
- plastic resinThe factory melts plastic resin to make bottles.
adjective + noun
- synthetic resinMost modern paints contain synthetic resin.
- natural resinViolin players rub natural resin on their bows.