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resinify

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American: /ɹɛˈzɪnəfaɪ/

1

verb

Meaning 1

To convert into a resin.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • Jon resinified the chemical adhesive by mixing its two components.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To become resinous.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Examples

  • Exposed to the elements, over time the oil had resinified.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek ῥητῑ́νη (rhētī́nē)bor. Latin rēsīnader. Old French résinebor. Middle English resyn English resin Latin -i- Proto-Indo-European *dheh1-der. Proto-Italic *θakos Proto-Italic *-fakos Latin -ficus Proto-Indo-European *-h2 Proto-Indo-European *-éh2 Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-eh2yéti Proto-Indo-European *-h2tiinflu. Proto-Italic *-ājō Proto-Italic *-āō Latin -ō Latin -ficō Latin -ificāreder. Old French -ifierbor. Middle English -ifien English -ify English resinify From resin + -ify.