English · Word Candidate

resin

/ˈɹɛzɪn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: resins · resining · resined

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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.

Noun

Examples

Pine trees produce a sticky resin.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Any synthetic compound of similar properties.

Noun

Examples

The artist used synthetic resin in her sculptures.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To apply resin to.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “resin” mean?

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.

Is “resin” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.