colophony

UK
/kəˈlɒfəni/
US
/kəˈlɑːfəni/
colophonynoun
colophonies
pl
Traducciones
The violinist applied colophony to the bow before the performance.
Скрипач нанес канифоль на смычок перед выступлением.
Definiciones
A hard, brittle resin obtained from the distillation of turpentine, used in making varnishes, adhesives, and as a friction-increasing agent on the bows of string instruments.
The violinist applied colophony to her bow to ensure a smooth performance.
Sinónimos
pine resin
colophonyadjective
UK
/kəˈlɒfəni/
US
/kəˈlɑːfəni/
Used attributively to modify nouns (e.g., "colophony residue").
Definiciones
Containing, made from, or relating to colophony (rosin).
The lab tested colophony fumes for potential allergens.