Vocab Bloom Hub

colophony

/kəˈlɒf.ə.ni/

1 entry

noun

/kəˈlɒf.ə.ni/C2formal
  • ruПрозрачное, хрупкое вещество, получаемое из сосновой живицы, обычно используемое в лаках, чернилах и для обработки смычков струнных инструментов.

A translucent, brittle substance derived from pine oleoresin, commonly used in varnishes, inks, and for treating the bows of stringed instruments.

uncountable

  1. Resin from pine treesC2formal

    A translucent, brittle substance obtained from pine oleoresin, used in varnishes, inks, and for treating the bows of stringed instruments.

    ruКанифоль

    • The violinist applied colophony to her bow to improve the grip on the strings.
    • Colophony is a key ingredient in many traditional varnishes.
    • The artist mixed colophony with linseed oil to create a glossy finish.

    Synonymsrosin

Forms
  • colophonies plural form
  • colophonies' possessive plural form
  • colophony's possessive singular form