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resin

[rez-in] / ˈrɛz ɪn /


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Talley, an artist and retired college biology teacher, has—prior to the Reflecting Pool situation—made dozens of algae-themed suncatchers out of UV resin.

From Slate Jun. 27, 2026

The 50-year-old lives outside the forest but calls himself a "jungle man" after years tapping resin from its trees.

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

Gum arabic, a resin that comes from the acacia tree, is as ubiquitous as it is unglamorous, virtually unknown despite being a vital ingredient in hundreds of products.

From Los Angeles Times May 31, 2026

That’s roughly how much of the resin used in the U.S. to make PET bottles and other packaging comes from Asia.

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

The edges were folded over, sewn, and resealed with resin.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

It says that while pines contain flammable resins, species such as alder, rowan, aspen and birch are higher in moisture content which means they do not burn as easily.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

More broadly, diesel fuel and jet fuel, as well as petroleum-based products like plastic resins were up on the month as well.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

Prices for chemicals and chemical products also rose in March, notching the largest increase since February 2021, largely due to higher prices for plastic resins and petrochemicals.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 23, 2026

Many standard approaches rely on adsorption, meaning the chemicals stick to materials such as activated carbon or ion-exchange resins.

From Science Daily Dec. 25, 2025

The shelves are lined with apothecary bottles that twinkle like jewels, as well as clear jars and magnificent flasks containing resins, balms, waxes, and oils made from flowers, plant secretions, and extracts.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton




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