resin
noun · verb
Simple meaning
Any synthetic compound of similar properties.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
rehzuhnSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɹɛzən
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
Any synthetic compound of similar properties.
A viscous water-insoluble hydrocarbon exudate of certain plants, or such a substance as a component of a plant exudate; used in lacquers, varnishes and many other applications.
verb
transitive
To apply resin to.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Any synthetic compound of similar properties.
Used this way, resin is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Nearby words
- rosin , a specialist term, precise but narrower
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More ways to use resin
- “The broken statue was repaired using a strong epoxy resin.”
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Synonyms
Sense: any synthetic compound of similar properties
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