colophony

noun
UK: /ˈkɒləfəni/
US: /ˈkɑːləfoʊni/

  1. A type of resin obtained from pines and other plants, typically used on bows of string instruments to improve grip.

    1. I use colophony on my violin bow.
    2. The violinist applied more colophony to ensure a strong, clear tone during the concert.

  2. A hard, amber-colored resin left as a residue after distilling the turpentine from pine trees, used in varnishes, inks, and adhesives.

    1. The artist used colophony in their varnish.
    2. Traditional sealing wax often contains colophony to improve its adhesive properties.

Synonyms

rosin

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "colophony" in English means: A type of resin obtained from pines and other plants, typically used on bows of string instruments to improve grip., A hard, amber-colored resin left as a residue after distilling the turpentine from pine trees, used in varnishes, inks, and adhesives..

The phonetic transcription of "colophony" is /ˈkɒləfəni/ in British English and /ˈkɑːləfoʊni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "colophony": rosin.

Example usage of "colophony": "I use colophony on my violin bow.". More examples on the page.