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