resinify

[ re-zin-uh-fahy ]

verb (used with object)

, res·in·i·fied, res·in·i·fy·ing.

1. to convert into a resin.
2. to treat with a resin.

verb (used without object)

, res·in·i·fied, res·in·i·fy·ing.

1. to become a resin.

Other Words From

• re·sini·fi·cation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of resinify¹

From the French word résinifier, dating back to 1810–20. See resin, -ify