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Definition of Colophony
1. Noun. Translucent brittle substance produced from pine oleoresin; used especially in varnishes and inks and on the bows of stringed instruments.
Generic synonyms: Natural Resin
Definition of Colophony
1. n. Rosin.
Definition of Colophony
1. Noun. rosin; the residue left after the distillation of oil of turpentine from liquid resin. Used in pharmaceutical preparations, soldering fluxes, and by violinists. ¹
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Definition of Colophony
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Medical Definition of Colophony
1. Synonym: rosin. Origin: Colophon, Summit, a town in Ionia (05 Mar 2000)