resinous
English
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French résineux; cf. Latin resinosus. Surface etymology is resin + -ous
Adjective
resinous (comparative more resinous, superlative most resinous)
- of, or pertaining to, resin
- (physics, dated) negative (of electric charge)
Synonyms
- (of resin): resinaceous
Antonyms
- (electric charge): vitreous
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