synthetic resin
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1. a resin having a polymeric structure; especially a resin in the raw state; used chiefly in plastics (noun.substance)
| hypernym | : | resin, rosin, |
| definition | : | any of a class of solid or semisolid viscous substances obtained either as exudations from certain plants or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules (noun.substance) |
| hypernym | : | polymer, |
| definition | : | a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | polyethylene, polythene, |
| definition | : | a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | allyl resin, |
| definition | : | a resin derived from allyl alcohol that hardens when cured; used as an adhesive (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | urea-formaldehyde resin, |
| definition | : | a clear thermosetting resin made from urea and formaldehyde and used in electrical fittings, adhesives, and finishes (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | alkyd, alkyd resin, |
| definition | : | a durable synthetic resin widely used in adhesives and paints (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | epoxy, epoxy glue, epoxy resin, |
| definition | : | a thermosetting resin; used chiefly in strong adhesives and coatings and laminates (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | melamine resin, |
| definition | : | a thermosetting resin formed from melamine and an aldehyde; used in molded products, adhesives, and coatings (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | polyester, |
| definition | : | any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistant (noun.substance) |
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