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Word: Rosin
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English: from medieval Latin rosina, from Latin resina (see resin)
ˈrɒzɪn
resin, especially the solid amber residue obtained after the distillation of crude turpentine oleoresin, or of naphtha extract from pine stumps. It is used in adhesives, varnishes, and inks and for treating the bows of stringed instruments
Short Definition:resin
Examples:- they will also supply crushed colophony rosin
- liquid rosin flux
Word: Rosin
Speech Type: Verb
ˈrɒzɪn
rub (something, especially a violin bow or string) with rosin
Short Definition:rub with rosin
Examples:- island musicians are rosining their bows
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