colophony

Meaning

Noun

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

Origin

From Latin colophonia ("of Colophon") resina; named after the Ionic city of Colophon, which was known for producing hardened resin.

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