rosin

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see also: Rosin

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈɹɒ.zən/
• (GA) IPA: /ˈɹɑ.zən/

Noun

rosin

1. (organic chemistry) A solid form of resin, obtained from liquid resin by vaporizing its volatile components.
2. Resin.

Synonyms

• colophony
• Greek pitch

Translations

• French: colophane
• German: Kolophonium
• Italian: colofonia
• Portuguese: colofónia, (Brazil) colofônia
• Russian: канифо́ль
• Spanish: colofonia

Verb

rosin (rosins, present participle rosining; past and past participle rosined)

1. (transitive) To apply rosin to (something); to rub or cover with rosin.

   We waited expectantly as the guest violinist rosined his bow in preparation for playing.

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Rosin

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Proper noun

1. Surname

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