synthetic resin

1. A resin having a polymeric structure;
   Especially a resin in the raw state;
   Used chiefly in plastics (synset 114926292)
   is a type of:

   • resin, rosin - any of a class of solid or semisolid viscous substances obtained either as exudations from certain plants or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules
   • polymer - a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers
   subtypes:

   • acrylate resin, acrylic, acrylic resin - a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives
   • polyethylene, polythene - a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation
   • allyl resin - a resin derived from allyl alcohol that hardens when cured; used as an adhesive
   • urea-formaldehyde resin - a clear thermosetting resin made from urea and formaldehyde and used in electrical fittings, adhesives, and finishes
   • alkyd, alkyd resin - a durable synthetic resin widely used in adhesives and paints
   • phenolic, phenolic resin, phenoplast - a thermosetting resin
   • epoxy, epoxy glue, epoxy resin - a thermosetting resin; used chiefly in strong adhesives and coatings and laminates
   • melamine resin - a thermosetting resin formed from melamine and an aldehyde; used in molded products, adhesives, and coatings
   • polyester - any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistant
   • polyvinyl resin, vinyl polymer, vinyl resin - a thermoplastic derived by polymerization from compounds containing the vinyl group

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