Rosin
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The hard, amber-colored resin left after distilling off thevolatile oil of turpentine; colophony. Rosin oil, an oil obtainedfrom the resin of the pine tree, -- used by painters and forlubricating machinery, etc.
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Hardened sap from trees which is used on violin bows, Bull Rider and Baseball gloves, bottoms of pointe shoes, etc. Helps retain a good grip on something, makes it not so slippery.
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Resin, especially the solid amber residue obtained after the distillation of crude turpentine oleoresin, or of naphtha extract from pine stumps. It is used in adhesives, varnishes, and inks and for treating the bows of stringed instruments.
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