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resin

resin

26 4.4
A thick sticky substance from plants or made by people for glue and plastic
  • noun
  • /ˈrɛzɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : resina
  • The mold was cast from epoxy resin and made in two mating halves.
  • epoxy resin
  • polyester resin
  • biodegradable resin

So first, a quick primer on how resin printing works today.

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Examples

  • The plastic wrap protects the foam from the resin and makes the finished shell easier to release.

    Academic text (1993)
  • The artist used a special resin to create a glossy finish on the sculpture.

  • I made a Game Boy table out of resin Game Boy colors.

  • And of course, this resin is synthetic and fully reversible.

  • The body panels are cast with fiberglass and resins and then painted.

    Academic text (2013)
  • I smeared it onto a patch of bark where a bit of resin had oozed out.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • It works by UV hardening resin in a VAT.

  • Cured in Place Pipe includes a synthetic felt material impregnated with resin and lined with a flexible membrane.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The winding is cast in epoxy resin containing boron nitride to increase its thermal conductivity.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Many woodworking projects require a strong resin to bond the pieces together securely.

Synonyms

rosin
vsresin
5 8.1

A hard sticky solid from pine used to help violin bows grip strings

is the broad sticky substance class that includes this plant-derived product
epoxy resin
vsresin
  • Specialized
1 6.4

A hard, clear material used to glue, coat, or make strong surfaces

is the broader sticky material class that includes this strong adhesive type
alkyd
vsresin
  • Specialized
1 9.6

A durable man-made material used in paints, varnishes, and glues

is the wider sticky substance class that contains such paint materials
PVA
vsresin
  • Specialized
1 7.7

A kind of glue made from plastic and used for wood, paper, and paint

is the general category for plant and man-made sticky materials used similarly
cannabis resin
vsresin
  • NSFW
1 7.8

A sticky substance from the cannabis plant used to make hashish that contains chemicals that make you feel high

is the general plant or synthetic sticky substance category without that psychoactive focus
synthetic resin
vsresin
  • Specialized
4.6

A man-made sticky material used to make plastics

is the general sticky plant or synthetic substance used in similar products
natural resin
vsresin
  • Specialized
4.4

A sticky material some plants make, like amber, that people use in varnish and glue

also covers man-made sticky materials as well as plant exudates
thermosetting resin
vsresin
  • Specialized
8.5

A type of plastic that hardens when heated and cannot be melted again

includes those that harden permanently but also softer, remoldable varieties
thermoplastic resin
vsresin
  • Specialized
7.4

A man-made material that becomes soft when heated and hard when cooled so it can be reshaped many times

covers both remoldable types and those that harden permanently
acrylic resin
vsresin
  • Specialized
5.8

A clear, hard plastic used to make glossy coatings for paintings and strong parts like dental fillings

is the general term that spans such thermoplastic materials and plant types
acrylate resin
vsresin
  • Specialized
7.5

A hard, clear plastic used for paint, glues, and molding

is the wider category that includes this acrylic-based material
vinyl resin
vsresin
  • Specialized
7.0

A plastic material used to make paints and flexible, water resistant products

is the general sticky substance category that contains this vinyl type
polyvinyl resin
vsresin
  • Specialized
6.5

A plastic that people make and use for pipes, flooring, and coatings

is the overall plant or man-made sticky substance concept that includes this
polyvinyl acetate
vsresin
  • Specialized
7.5

A man-made material used in glue and paint to hold things together

is the broad sticky substance term that includes this adhesive ingredient
alkyd resin
vsresin
  • Specialized
8.5

A man-made liquid that makes paints and varnishes dry hard and last longer

is the broader sticky material group that includes such durable synthetics
phenolic
vsresin
  • Specialized
9.8

A hard plastic made from chemicals used for strong molded or layered items like pool balls

is the general sticky substance idea that includes this molded material
phenolic resin
vsresin
  • Specialized
7.9

A hard, heatproof plastic used for making handles, adhesives, and molded parts

is the overall plant or synthetic sticky substance class that includes this
amino resin
vsresin
  • Specialized
6.3

A man-made glue-like material used to coat and stick paper or cloth

is the broad sticky substance category that contains this specific adhesive type
melamine resin
vsresin
  • Specialized
7.9

A hard plastic that covers furniture and kitchen surfaces to resist scratches

is the general sticky material term that covers this hard molded product
allyl resin
vsresin
  • Specialized
8.6

A man-made material from allyl alcohol that becomes hard and is used to glue things

is the wider category including this cured adhesive material
silicone resin
vsresin
  • Specialized
5.6

A man-made material that keeps water out and protects electronics

is the general sticky material group that also includes such specialized polymers
aromatic resin
vsresin
5.8

A natural substance with a pleasant smell that trees and plants make and people use in perfume, incense, and medicine

is the broader sticky plant or synthetic substance category that includes fragrant types
gum resin
vsresin
  • Specialized
6.1

A sticky natural substance from trees used to make medicines, varnish, and incense

is the wider category for sticky plant and lab-made materials used similarly

Compounds

epoxy resin
  • Specialized
1 6.4

A hard, clear material used to glue, coat, or make strong surfaces

1 7.8

A sticky substance from the cannabis plant used to make hashish that contains chemicals that make you feel high

cation-exchange resin
  • Specialized
7.8

A man-made material that removes positively charged particles from liquids to purify them

coumarone resin
  • Specialized
9.5

A plastic material used in paints, coatings, and road tiles to make them stronger

9.9

A strong, plastic-like material used in paints, coatings and asphalt tiles

dammar resin
  • Specialized
9.9

A hard pale substance that trees in Southeast Asia produce and people use in varnishes and incense

acaroid resin
  • Australian
9.9

A sticky natural substance from Australian trees that dissolves in alcohol and helps make varnish and stronger paper

accaroid resin
  • Australian
9.9

A resin from some Australian trees that dissolves in alcohol and helps make varnish and paper

accroides resin
  • Archaic
9.9

A sticky natural substance from some Australian trees that dissolves in alcohol and helps make varnish and paper

acrylate resin
  • Specialized
7.5

A hard, clear plastic used for paint, glues, and molding

acrylic resin
  • Specialized
5.8

A clear, hard plastic used to make glossy coatings for paintings and strong parts like dental fillings

amino resin
  • Specialized
6.3

A man-made glue-like material used to coat and stick paper or cloth

anion-exchange resin
  • Specialized
8.5

A man-made material that removes negatively charged ions from water

alkyd resin
  • Specialized
8.5

A man-made liquid that makes paints and varnishes dry hard and last longer

allyl resin
  • Specialized
8.6

A man-made material from allyl alcohol that becomes hard and is used to glue things

A natural substance with a pleasant smell that trees and plants make and people use in perfume, incense, and medicine

melamine resin
  • Specialized
7.9

A hard plastic that covers furniture and kitchen surfaces to resist scratches

gum resin
  • Specialized
6.1

A sticky natural substance from trees used to make medicines, varnish, and incense

ion-exchange resin
  • Specialized
6.9

Tiny hard beads that swap charged particles in water to remove minerals

kauri resin
  • New Zealand
9.9

A hard pale material from a large New Zealand tree used to make varnish

natural resin
  • Specialized
4.4

A sticky material some plants make, like amber, that people use in varnish and glue

phenolic resin
  • Specialized
7.9

A hard, heatproof plastic used for making handles, adhesives, and molded parts

polyvinyl resin
  • Specialized
6.5

A plastic that people make and use for pipes, flooring, and coatings

synthetic resin
  • Specialized
4.6

A man-made sticky material used to make plastics

thermoplastic resin
  • Specialized
7.4

A man-made material that becomes soft when heated and hard when cooled so it can be reshaped many times

thermosetting resin
  • Specialized
8.5

A type of plastic that hardens when heated and cannot be melted again

silicone resin
  • Specialized
5.6

A man-made material that keeps water out and protects electronics

9.0

A hard clear plastic made from chemicals that people use to make finishes, glues, and covers

vinyl resin
  • Specialized
7.0

A plastic material used to make paints and flexible, water resistant products

How Sticky

tar
65 4.1
pitch
  • Specialized
29 6.8
resin
  • Specialized
26 4.4
wax
187 2.8
sap
22 2.8

Surface Forms

resin singular
resins plural

Etymology

Resin comes from the Latin resina, meaning a sticky 'gum' from trees, so imagine tree sap that hardens into a firm, clear lump. So, resin today means that natural sticky plant juice or a similar man-made material used in plastics and glues.