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resin

/ˈrɛz.ɪn/

Translations

resinnoun

resins

résine

The pine tree was oozing resin, which hardened into a protective layer.

Le pin laissait couler de la résine, qui s’est durcie en une couche protectrice.

Additional translations

résine synthétiqueS’emploie surtout dans le domaine des matières plastiques et des matériaux industriels.

Synonyms

resinverb

resined

Past Simple

resined

Past Participle

resining

Gerund

/ˈrɛz.ɪn/

résinerSurtout en technique et en artisanat : enduire de résine.

The craftsman decided to resin the wooden sculpture to protect it from moisture.

L’artisan a décidé de résiner la sculpture en bois pour la protéger de l’humidité.

Additional translations

sécréter de la résineS’emploie pour les végétaux qui produisent de la résine.

Synonyms

impregnate (with resin)

saturate (with resin)

preserve (in resin)

resinate

coat

resinadjective

/ˈrɛz.ɪn/

Used attributively to describe items made from or containing resin.

résinéSe dit d’un matériau enduit ou imprégné de résine.

The guitar has a resin finish for added durability.

La guitare a une finition résinée pour plus de durabilité.

Synonyms

Definitions

resinnoun

A sticky, flammable organic substance, insoluble in water, exuded by some trees and other plants (notably fir and pine).

The pine tree was oozing resin, which hardened into a protective layer.

A solid or highly viscous substance of plant or synthetic origin that is typically convertible into polymers.

The artist used a clear resin to create a glossy finish on the sculpture.

A synthetic organic polymer used in plastics.

The factory produces resin that is used in the manufacturing of plastic bottles.

resinverb

To treat or coat with resin.

The craftsman decided to resin the wooden sculpture to protect it from moisture.

To exude or emit resin.

When the bark is damaged, the pine tree resins to seal the wound.

resinadjective

Made of or impregnated with resin; containing resin.

The guitar has a resin finish for added durability.