colophony
Rosin; the residue left after the distillation of oil of turpentine from liquid resin,…Rosin; the residue left after the distillation of oil of turpentine from liquid resin, used in pharmaceutical preparations, soldering fluxes, and by violinists.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)Rosin; the residue left after the distillation of oil of turpentine from liquid resin, used in pharmaceutical preparations, soldering fluxes, and by violinists.
More definitions
- translucent brittle substance produced from pine oleoresin; used especially in varnishes and inks and on the bows of stringed instruments
Origin
From Latin colophonia (“of Colophon”) resina (“resin”); named after the Ionic city of ColoFrom Latin colophonia (“of Colophon”) resina (“resin”); named after the Ionic city of Colophon, which was known for producing hardened resin.
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Forms
plural: colophonies| Singular | colophony |
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uncountable
Word family
3 related wordsRelatedcolophon
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable