resin
gb/ɹˈɛzɪn/ us/ɹˈɛzɪn/
B2
English
gyanta, műgyanta, kannabiszgyanta, kompozit
NOUN
B2
1
gyanta
B1
Usage pattern:
resin from [tree/plant]
Fresh resin oozed from the cut in the pine tree and slowly hardened.
Friss gyanta szivárgott a fenyőfán ejtett vágásból, és lassan megkeményedett.
The bark was speckled with dry resin where insects had damaged the trunk.
A kérget száraz gyantafoltok pettyezték ott, ahol a rovarok megrongálták a törzset.
The air smelled strongly of resin as we walked through the forest.
Learner examples
The tree has resin on its bark.
A fa kérgén gyanta van.
The resin becomes hard in the air.
A gyanta a levegőn megkeményedik.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse resin with sap; sap is the general fluid in a plant, while resin is a sticky protective substance from certain trees.
Meaning
sticky tree substance that hardens
Collocations
pine resin
|tree resin
|sticky resin
|hardened resin
|resin droplets
|resin on bark
|resin smell
|resin seeps out
|natural resin
|amber is fossilized resin
Synonyms
sap (broader term for plant fluid; not always sticky or hardening.)
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gum (can mean a sticky plant substance; often used for certain trees.)
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pitch (dark, thick resin, especially from pine; often used for sealing.)
Themes
nature
|materials
Definition
a sticky liquid from some trees that becomes hard
A sticky substance produced by some plants, especially trees, that can ooze out and then harden when exposed to air.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
2
műgyanta
B2
Usage pattern:
resin for [use/product]
The manufacturer buys resin in pellets and melts it to mold parts.
A gyártó pellet formájú műgyantát vásárol, majd megolvasztja, hogy alkatrészeket formázzon belőle.
This paint uses a resin binder to improve durability and shine.
Ez a festék műgyanta kötőanyagot használ, hogy tartósabb és fényesebb legyen.
Wear gloves when mixing the resin and hardener.
Learner examples
This product is made from resin.
Ez a termék műgyantából készül.
The resin must cure before you touch it.
A műgyantának ki kell keményednie, mielőtt hozzáérsz.
Common mistake:
In industry, resin is not necessarily natural; it often means a man-made polymer used to form plastics.
Meaning
manufactured plastic-like polymer material
Collocations
synthetic resin
|resin pellets
|resin binder
|resin coating
|resin adhesive
|resin system
|resin formulation
|resin content
|cure the resin
|resin-based
Synonyms
polymer (more general scientific term; not always used as a practical material name.)
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plastic (common everyday term; resin can be a raw form used to make plastics.)
Themes
manufacturing
|materials
|science
Definition
a man-made material used to make plastics and coatings
A manufactured polymer substance, often in liquid or solid form, used to make plastics, adhesives, coatings, and other materials.
NOUN
B2
3
műgyanta
B2
Usage pattern:
pour resin into [mold] / coat [something] with resin
She poured resin into a silicone mold to make a set of coasters.
Műgyantát öntött egy szilikonformába, hogy egy poháralátét-készletet készítsen.
The tabletop has a glossy resin coating that protects the wood.
Az asztallapon fényes műgyanta-bevonat van, amely védi a fát.
Bubbles can form if you mix the resin too quickly.
Learner examples
I make jewelry with resin.
Műgyantából készítek ékszereket.
The resin becomes hard after a few hours.
A műgyanta néhány óra után megkeményedik.
Common mistake:
Many craft resins are two-part systems; learners may assume resin always comes ready to use without a hardener.
Meaning
liquid resin used for casting
Collocations
epoxy resin
|UV resin
|resin mold
|resin casting
|resin pour
|resin coating
|clear resin
|colored resin
|resin jewelry
|resin keychain
Synonyms
casting resin (more specific term for resin intended to be poured into molds.)
Themes
diy
|arts
|materials
Definition
a liquid material you pour and let harden for crafts
A pourable resin (often epoxy or UV resin) used in crafts to coat surfaces or to cast objects that harden into a clear or colored solid.
NOUN
C1
4
Usage pattern:
cannabis resin / resin from [cannabis]
Some strains produce a lot of resin, making the buds very sticky.
Egyes fajták sok gyantát termelnek, ezért a rügyek nagyon ragacsosak.
The technician described a process for separating resin from the plant material.
A szakember ismertetett egy eljárást, amellyel a kannabiszgyantát el lehet választani a növényi anyagtól.
Resin content is one factor that affects the strength of a cannabis product.
Learner examples
The plant has sticky resin.
A növénynek ragacsos gyantája van.
Resin can be used to make concentrates.
A gyantából koncentrátumokat lehet készíteni.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse cannabis resin (from the plant) with synthetic resin (a man-made material).
Meaning
sticky cannabis concentrate
Collocations
cannabis resin
|THC resin
|resin glands
|sticky resin
|resin-rich
|collect resin
|resin concentrate
|resin extraction
Synonyms
hash (a common product made from cannabis resin; not identical to raw resin.)
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concentrate (broader term for extracted cannabis products.)
Themes
health
|law
|drugs
Definition
a sticky strong substance from cannabis
The sticky, potent substance from cannabis flowers that contains much of the plant’s cannabinoids, sometimes collected and processed into concentrates such as hash.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
5
kompozit
C1
Usage pattern:
resin filling / resin composite
The dentist recommended a resin filling because it matches the tooth color.
A fogorvos kompozit tömést javasolt, mert az illik a fog színéhez.
After shaping the material, she used a light to cure the resin.
Miután formára alakította az anyagot, lámpával megkötötte a kompozitot.
Resin bonding can repair small chips on the front teeth.
Learner examples
I got a resin filling today.
Ma kompozit tömést kaptam.
The resin is the same color as my tooth.
A kompozit ugyanolyan színű, mint a fogam.
Common mistake:
Learners may think resin always means a natural tree substance; in dentistry it refers to a composite material.
Meaning
tooth-colored dental filling material
Collocations
resin filling
|resin composite
|resin bonding
|composite resin
|cure the resin
|resin restoration
|resin veneer
Synonyms
composite (common shorter term in dentistry for resin-based filling material.)
Themes
health
|medicine
Definition
a white material dentists use to fill teeth
A tooth-colored composite material used in dentistry for fillings, bonding, and repairs.
Grammar
Dictionary form
resin
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛzɪn/
US/ɹˈɛzɪn/
Syllables & stress
res - in (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (res)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: resin
- Plural: resin, resins
Expressions
cannabis resin
1/kˈænəbəs ɹˈɛzɪn/
fixed phrase
sticky substance from cannabis
sticky resin from the cannabis plant
Examples
- The lab measured THC levels in the cannabis resin.
- Cannabis resin collects on the surface of the flowers as they mature.
- Some products are made by extracting oils from cannabis resin.
epoxy resin
1/ɪpˈɑksi ɹˈɛzɪn/
fixed phrase
technical
epoxy as a resin material
Epoxy liquid that becomes hard when mixed.
Examples
- Epoxy resin is popular for coating bar tops and tables.
- Wear gloves when working with epoxy resin and hardener.
- The mold was filled with epoxy resin and left to cure.
Learner examples
- We used epoxy resin to make a keychain.
epoxy resin
1/ɪpˈɑksi ɹˈɛzɪn/
fixed phrase
two-part resin that hardens
a resin you mix with hardener to make it solid
Examples
- We sealed the countertop with epoxy resin for a glassy finish.
- Mix the epoxy resin and hardener in the correct ratio.
- Epoxy resin is popular for making durable, waterproof repairs.
Learner examples
- I used epoxy resin to fix it.
- Epoxy resin gets hard after you mix it.
resin art
1/ɹˈɛzɪn ˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
art made with poured resin
art you make using resin
Examples
- Resin art often has a shiny, glass-like surface.
- She sells resin art pieces at weekend craft markets.
- He experimented with resin art by adding ink and gold flakes.
Learner examples
- She makes resin art.
resin casting
1/ɹˈɛzɪn kˈæstɪŋ/
fixed phrase
making objects by pouring resin
making shapes by pouring resin into molds
Examples
- Resin casting is an easy way to make custom charms and keychains.
- She learned resin casting by watching online tutorials.
- Good ventilation helps when you do resin casting indoors.
Learner examples
- I tried resin casting at home.
resin filling
1/ɹˈɛzɪn fˈɪlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
tooth-colored composite filling
a white filling the dentist puts in a tooth
Examples
- I chose a resin filling so it wouldn’t show when I smile.
- The dentist checked the resin filling to make sure the bite felt normal.
- Resin fillings can stain over time if you drink a lot of coffee.
Learner examples
- I have a resin filling.
resin printer
1/ɹˈɛzɪn pɹˈɪntɚ/
fixed phrase
3D printer that uses resin
a 3D printer that prints with liquid resin
Examples
- A resin printer can produce very detailed miniatures.
- He wore gloves because the uncured resin from the printer can irritate skin.
- They chose a resin printer for smoother surface finish.
Learner examples
- He has a resin printer.