resinate

/ˈrɛsɪneɪt, ˌrɛsɪˈneɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to cover or impregnate with resin, especially the resin of pine trees, or to give a resinous or sticky quality to something

“The tree was resinated with a sweet, sticky liquid after being wounded.”

2. noun

a substance that is obtained from pine trees and used in making varnish and adhesives

“The carpenter needed a bottle of resinate to seal the cracks in the wooden floor.”

3. verb (transitive)

to give a sweet, sticky, and aromatic flavor to something, especially food or drink, by adding a sweet, sticky, or resinous substance to it

“The chef resinated the cake with a hint of pine sap to give it a unique flavor.”

Synonyms

  • gum
  • resin
  • tar

Antonyms

  • dissolve
  • dissolve