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resin Definition

resin (rez′ən)

noun

  1. any of various solid or semisolid, viscous, usually clear or translucent, yellowish or brownish, organic substances exuded from various plants and trees: natural resins are soluble in ether, alcohol, etc., and are used in varnishes and lacquers, as modifiers in synthetic plastics, etc.
    1. synthetic resin
    2. rosin

Etymology: ME < MFr resine < L resina < or akin to Gr rhētinē

transitive verb

to treat or rub with resin

resin Synonyms

resin

n.

gum, pitch, mastic, copal; see gum.

resin Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • fossilize: Amber is fossilized resin and may be clear or opaque ( osseous amber ), and deep reddish orange to creamy yellow.
  • impregnate: The fibers are resin impregnated and baked to produce the appropriate cone stiffness, strength and weight properties.
  • secrete: Shellac: Resin secreted by stick insects on certain trees, mainly in India.

Adjective modifier

  • epoxy: To start with, the use of modern epoxy resin is banned under " The Spirit of the Original Rules " .
  • phenolic: The other possible circumstances where high exposures may occur is in the use of phenolic resins in foundries.
  • thermosetting: Both the surface and the core are made of thermosetting resins, which make them impervious to moisture.
  • acrylic: It is a natural mineral blended with acrylic resin to form a solid durable material, which can be shaped to any design requirement.
  • synthetic: Where cut surfaces reveal the pith, they need to be capped off with wood, horn or synthetic resin.
  • thermoplastic: PCL is compatible with most thermosetting and thermoplastic resins and elastomers.

Modifies a noun

  • binder: R.S Multigrip is a high build solvent free unpigmented epoxy resin binder.
  • flooring: The resin flooring is a big improvement on the tiles it replaced.
  • molding: Resin transfer molding is a cost-effective processing method for composites limited by the time taken to fill the mold.
  • casting: This section covers most aspects of resin casting where clarity is not required.
  • anchor: Resin anchors are provided to rig a traverse line over it.

Noun used with modifier

  • polyester: Available in black or brown cast polyester resin in a variety of sizes.
  • cannabis: Cannabis resin remains the most common form of the drug.
  • polyurethane: For this joint I used a polyurethane resin glue for maximum strength and resilience.
  • epoxy: Polyester resins can be used but for maximum performance epoxy resin gives the best results.
  • formaldehyde: Investigations in phenol formaldehyde resins for example elucidate mechanism and provide new flame retardant materials.
  • poly: Amber Solar Bird Bath This stunning new design Amber Bird Bath is made from weather resistant and hard-wearing poly resin.