"colophony" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: colophonies [plural]
Etymology: From Latin colophonia (“of Colophon”) resina (“resin”); named after the Ionic city of Colophon, which was known for producing hardened resin. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|colophonia||of Colophon}} Latin colophonia (“of Colophon”), {{m|la|resina||resin}} resina (“resin”) Head templates: {{en-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. Wikipedia link: rosin Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Gums and resins Derived forms: colophonite Related terms: colophon

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