Colophonic

/ˌkoʊloʊˈfɒnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or resembling colophony; having qualities or characteristics of rosin.

Etymology

From colophony + -ic suffix. The -ic ending forms adjectives denoting relationship or quality.

Kelly Says

Colophonic is the more scientific-sounding adjective compared to colophenic—both mean the same thing but colophonic sounds more like something a chemist would say in a lab!

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