resin /ˈɹɛzɪn/noun 2verb 1forms 3 noun2 •A viscous water-insoluble hydrocarbon exudate of certain plants, or such a substance as a component of a plant exudate; used in lacquers, varnishes and many other applications.Pine trees produce a sticky resin. •Any synthetic compound of similar properties.The artist used synthetic resin in her sculptures. verb1 •To apply resin to. formsresined · resining · resins