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Resin

Scope note

Solid or semisolid organic substance usually obtained from a plant secretion, but sometimes obtained from insects or made from synthetic material; soluble in organic solvent but not in water; commonly used in varnish, printing ink, and size.

This term has 10 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material

Getty AAT term number

300012882

Broader Terms used

organic material

Created

13yrs ago

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