"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”) 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: colophene, colophonite Related terms: colophon
    Sense id: en-colophony-en-noun-hlXF3ZYV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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