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rosin
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rosin /ro·sin/ (roz´in) a solid resin obtained from species of Pinus; it is used in preparation of ointments and plasters and in many products such as chewing gum, polishes, and varnishes, but is a common cause of contact allergy.
ros·in (rzn)
n.
A translucent yellowish to dark brown resin derived from the stumps or sap of various pine trees and used as an adhesive in plasters and as a stimulant in ointments.
rosin
the solid resin obtained from species of Pinus, a genus of trees; used in preparation of ointments and plasters.
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