Associations to the word «Colophony»
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
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