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resinlike — adj. resembling resin, similar to resin … English contemporary dictionary
resinlike — adjective resembling resin in properties or texture • Pertains to noun: ↑resin * * * ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective Etymology: resin (I) + like : resembling resin especially in properties or texture … Useful english dictionary
resin — resinlike, adj. /rez in/, n. 1. any of a class of nonvolatile, solid or semisolid organic substances, as copal or mastic, that consist of amorphous mixtures of carboxylic acids and are obtained directly from certain plants as exudations or… … Universalium
Retinalite — Re*tin a*lite, n. [Gr. ???? resin + lite.] (Min.) A translucent variety of serpentine, of a honey yellow or greenish yellow color, having a waxy resinlike luster. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Retinoid — Ret i*noid, a. [Gr. ??? resin + oid.] Resinlike, or resinform; resembling a resin without being such. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
curare — /kyoo rahr ee, koo /, n. 1. a blackish, resinlike substance derived from tropical plants of the genus Strychnos, esp. S. toxifera, and from the root of pareira, used by certain South American Indians for poisoning arrows and employed in… … Universalium
Pliofilm — /pluy euh film /, Trademark. a brand of resinlike rubber hydrochloride that forms a clear, flexible, water resistant, heat sealable plastic, used for packaging, raincoats, etc. * * * … Universalium
resinoid — /rez euh noyd /, adj. 1. resinlike. n. 2. a resinoid substance. 3. a resinous substance synthetically compounded. 4. a gum resin. [1820 30; RESIN + OID] * * * … Universalium
gummier — gum·my || gÊŒmɪ adj. of or containing gum; resinlike, sticky; rubbery; resembling gum … English contemporary dictionary
gummiest — gum·my || gÊŒmɪ adj. of or containing gum; resinlike, sticky; rubbery; resembling gum … English contemporary dictionary
