colophony

English

Etymology

From Latin colophonia (“of Colophon”) resina (“resin”); named after the Ionic city of Colophon, which was known for producing hardened resin.

Noun

colophony (usually uncountable, plural colophonies)

  1. Rosin; the residue left after the distillation of oil of turpentine from liquid resin, used in pharmaceutical preparations, soldering fluxes, and by violinists.

Derived terms

Translations
rosin — see rosin
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