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Definition of ROSIN
1. Noun. Any of a class of solid or semisolid viscous substances obtained either as exudations from certain plants or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules.
Exact synonyms: Resin
Specialized synonyms: East India Kino, Kino Gum, Malabar Kino, Natural Resin, Synthetic Resin
Generic synonyms: Organic Compound
Derivative terms: Resinate, Resinous, Resiny
Specialized synonyms: East India Kino, Kino Gum, Malabar Kino, Natural Resin, Synthetic Resin
Generic synonyms: Organic Compound
Derivative terms: Resinate, Resinous, Resiny
2. Verb. Rub rosin onto. "Rosin the violin bow"
Generic synonyms: Rub
Definition of ROSIN
1. n. The hard, amber-colored resin left after distilling off the volatile oil of turpentine; colophony.
2. v. t. To rub with rosin, as musicians rub the bow of a violin.
Definition of ROSIN
1. to treat with rosin (a brittle resin) [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of ROSIN
1. The hard, amber-coloured resin left after distilling off the volatile oil of turpentine; colophony. Rosin oil, an oil obtained from the resin of the pine tree, used by painters and for lubricating machinery, etc. Origin: A variant of resin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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