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colophony

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun colophony has 1 sense
  1. colophony - translucent brittle substance produced from pine oleoresin; used especially in varnishes and inks and on the bows of stringed instruments
    --1 is a kind of
    natural resin

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Colophony

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A sticky resin obtained from pine trees, used in varnishes, adhesives, and as a flux for soldering.

Sense:

1. Popular:

This term refers to the widely used resin obtained from pine trees.


Sample Sentence:

Artists often use colophony in their oil paintings to enhance the glossiness and durability of the finished work.


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Sense:

2. Local:

In this context, colophony is a term specific to a particular locality or region.


Sample Sentence:

In the small town of Pineville, colophony is used by the locals to create homemade remedies for various ailments.


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