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Colophony

Colophony Meaning & Definition
Colophony Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Colophony?

[n] translucent brittle substance produced from pine oleoresin; used especially in varnishes and inks and on the bows of stringed instruments

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See Also | natural resin

Colophony In Webster's Dictionary

\Col"o*pho`ny\ (k[o^]l"[-o]*f[=o]*n[y^] or k[-o]*l[o^]f"[-o]*n[y^]; 277), n. [Gr. 'h kolofwni`a (sc. "rhti`nh resin, gum) resin, fr. Kolofw`nios of or from Colophon in Ionia.] Rosin.

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