resin
nounfeminine/ʁɨˈzinɐ/medium
re·si·na
Definition
A viscous substance, usually secreted by some plants (especially conifers) or produced synthetically, insoluble in water, used in varnishes, glues, plastics, etc.
Pine resin was traditionally used to waterproof boats.
This glue is made from synthetic resin.
Common collocations
natural resinsynthetic resinpine resinepoxy resin
Etymology
Do latim 'resina'.