Resin
(noun)
A viscous liquid or semi-solid organic substance that is typically produced by plants, especially conifers, and is used in various industrial and artistic applications.
Origin:
From the latin resina, meaning "resin" or "pitch". the word first appeared in english in the late 14th century.
Examples:
- The sculpture was made from a mixture of bronze and resin.
- The furniture was finished with a coat of epoxy resin.
- The incense was made from resin of Boswellia tree.
- The varnish used on the painting was a type of alkyd resin.
- The flooring was made from terrazzo, which is a composite material consisting of marble chips and resin.