resinous

[ rez-uh-nuh s ]

/ ˈrɛz ə nəs /

full of or containing resin.

of the nature of or resembling resin.

pertaining to or characteristic of resin.

Also res·in·y

[rez-uh-nee] /ˈrɛz ə ni/.

Origin of resinous

From the Latin word rēsīnōsus, dating back to 1640–50. See resin, -ous

res·in·ous·ly, adverb res·in·ous·ness, noun sem·i·res·in·ous, adjective sem·i·res·in·y, adjective

un·res·in·ous, adjective

As we now know, Dufay was wrong in supposing that there were two different kinds of electricity, vitreous and resinous.

A History of Science, Volume 2(of 5) |Henry Smith Williams
The still summer air was heavy with the resinous smell of the great forest.

The White Company |Arthur Conan Doyle
The Venice turpentine comes from the resinous sap of the larch.

A Report on Washington Territory |William Henry Ruffner
Resinous matter mixed with volatile oil is easily detected, being left in the alembic after distillation.

A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines |Andrew Ure

Through the open door the single room within showed ruddy with the blaze of resinous pine.

The Battle Ground |Ellen Glasgow

resinous

[ rĕz′ə-nəs ]

Of, relating to, or derived from a resin.