Difference between Rosin and Resin

What is the difference between Rosin and Resin?

Rosin as a noun is a yellow-brown resin obtained from several conifers; used in inks, varnishes, adhesives etc; consists of a mixture of terpenoid acids, mostly abietic acid. while Resin as a noun is any of various yellowish viscous liquids or soft solids of plant origin; used in lacquers, varnishes and many other applications; chemically they are mostly hydrocarbons, often polycyclic

Rosin

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A yellow-brown resin obtained from several conifers; used in inks, varnishes, adhesives etc; consists of a mixture of terpenoid acids, mostly abietic acid.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To apply rosin to something.

Resin

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Any of various yellowish viscous liquids or soft solids of plant origin; used in lacquers, varnishes and many other applications; chemically they are mostly hydrocarbons, often polycyclicAny synthetic compound of similar properties

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