ROSIN


Meaning of ROSIN in English

[ 'rɒzɪn ]

■ noun resin, especially the solid amber residue obtained after the distillation of crude turpentine oleoresin, used in adhesives, varnishes, and inks and for treating the bows of stringed instruments.

■ verb ( ~s , ~ing , ~ed ) rub or treat with ~.

Origin

ME: from med. L. ~a , from L. resina (see resin ).

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