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colophonic

UK
/ˌkɒləˈfɒnɪk/
US
/ˌkɑːləˈfɑːnɪk/

Translations

colophonicadjective
more colophonic
Comp.
most colophonic
Super.
UK
/ˌkɒləˈfɒnɪk/
US
/ˌkɑːləˈfɑːnɪk/
The violinist applied colophonic resin to the bow before the performance.
Скрипач нанес колофонную смолу на смычок перед выступлением.
Synonyms
resinous
balsamic
gum-like

Definitions

colophonicadjective
Relating to or resembling colophony, a type of resin obtained from pine trees.
The violinist applied a colophonic substance to the bow to improve its grip on the strings.
Relating to a colophon, especially one found at the end of a manuscript or early printed book.
The scribe added a brief colophonic note identifying himself and the date of completion.
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