colophony
/kəˈlɑfəni/
noun
- A hard, amber-colored resin obtained from pine trees, used in varnishes, adhesives, and for treating the bows of stringed instruments.
- Colophony is often used in the production of some types of glue and solder.
- The violinist applied colophony to her bow to improve the grip on the strings.
- The strong smell of colophony filled the workshop where they were making furniture.