resinous

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Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French résineux; cf. Latin resinosus. By surface analysis, resin +‎ -ous.

Adjective

resinous (comparative more resinous, superlative most resinous)

  1. Of or relating to resin.
    Synonym: resinaceous
  2. (physics, dated) Negative (of electric charge).
    Antonym: vitreous

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