Associations to the word «Colophony»

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Wiktionary

COLOPHONY, noun. Rosin; the residue left after the distillation of oil of turpentine from liquid resin. Used in pharmaceutical preparations, soldering fluxes, and by violinists.

Dictionary definition

COLOPHONY, noun. Translucent brittle substance produced from pine oleoresin; used especially in varnishes and inks and on the bows of stringed instruments.

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle