Rosin is a solid form of resin obtained from pine trees, used on bows for string instruments and as a protective coating or sealing agent in various trades. In music, it reduces friction on bow hair; in woodworking and adhesives, it serves as a protective or finishing substance. The term encompasses both the natural resin and its processed variants and is pronounced with a clear first syllable and a lighter second, stressing the first syllable.
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