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colophony

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colophony [kɒˈlɒfənɪ]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) another name for rosin [1]
[from Latin Colophōnia rēsina resin from Colophon]
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Noun1.colophony - translucent brittle substance produced from pine oleoresin; used especially in varnishes and inks and on the bows of stringed instruments
natural resin - a plant exudate


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