resin

noun/ˈrɛzɪn/

Frequency rank: #6,774 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A sticky substance produced by plants or made synthetically, used in varnishes, adhesives, and plastics.

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Example sentence

The craftsman coated the wooden table with resin to give it a glossy finish.

Synonyms & related words

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