Definition

1. Noun:
   • A plastic containing resins: A resinoid is a type of synthetic or semi-synthetic material that incorporates resins as a primary component, giving it plastic-like properties.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The artist used a resinoid to create a durable, clear coating for the sculpture.
  • This electrical component is insulated with a special resinoid.
  • Early phonograph records were made from a brittle resinoid.

Advanced Usage

• Technical/Industrial Context: In manufacturing, "resinoid" often specifies a class of molding compounds or bonded abrasives where a synthetic resin acts as the binding agent.
  • Resinoid-bonded grinding wheels are known for their high cutting speed.

Variants and Related Words

• Resin (n): A sticky organic substance, often derived from plants or synthesized, that can be hardened.
• Resinous (adj): Having the qualities of or resembling resin.

Synonyms

• Synthetic resin: A man-made polymer with similar properties to natural resins.
• Plastic compound: A broad term for a material composed of polymers that can be molded.

Notes on Meaning

• The term "resinoid" is highly technical and is primarily used in specific industrial, artistic, or historical contexts (e.g., early plastics) rather than in everyday language. It precisely denotes a material where resin is the key constituent in a plastic formulation.

Noun

1. a plastic containing resins