colophony

English

Etymology

From Latin colophonia (“of Colophon”) resina (“resin”); named after the Ionic city of Colophon, which was known for producing hardened resin.

Noun

colophony (usually uncountable, plural colophonies)

1. Rosin; the residue left after the distillation of oil of turpentine from liquid resin, used in pharmaceutical preparations, soldering fluxes, and by violinists.

Derived terms

• colophonite

Translations

rosin — see rosin