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Colophony
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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
Synonyms | Synonyms for Colophony: Related Terms | Find terms related to Colophony: 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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