resin
Isaac Kremer/ January 14, 2018/ / 0 comments
A solid, water-insoluble, organic substance with little or no tendency to crystallize. An alkyd resin is one made from polyhydric alcohols and polybased acids. A phenolic resin is a synthetic resin made from phenols and aldehydes. 2. A viscous, clear to translucent, organic substance exuded by certain pines, used in making varnishes, adhesives, and plastics. (Saylor, 1952)