resinous
Tarry and aromatic
Resinous describes something containing, resembling, or derived from resin—the sticky, amber-colored substance that oozes from pine trees and certain other plants.
A resinous smell evokes evergreen forests.
Resinous wood burns with a distinctive crackle and fragrance.
The term extends to synthetic resins: a resinous coating on the circuit board.
Emitting pleasant smell
- balsamicAromatic aged vinegar
- perfumedTreated with fragrance
- scentedHaving added fragrance
- woodyMade of tree-stuff
earthy · herbal · eucalyptus · pungent · piney · coniferous · medicinal · invigorating
Aromatic resin for incense
- myrrhFragrant gum from trees
- copalFragrant tropical tree resin
- benzoinAromatic plant resin
- sandalwoodAromatic wood from tropical trees
palo santo · dragon's blood · mastic · storax · liturgical · ceremonial · temple · ritualistic
Cone-bearing tree
- evergreenRetains foliage year-round
- sapPlant circulatory fluid
- pitchFrequency of sound
- needlePointed implement for sewing
cone · bark · softwood · turpentine · rosin · oleoresin · balsam · spruce
Vulgar or slightly sticky
- adhesiveMaterial that bonds objects
- gummySticky and soft
- viscousThick and slow-flowing
- gooeySoft and sticky
glutinous · tenacious · cohesive · syrupy · clingy · oozing · exuding · seeping
Mineralized organic remains
- BalticNorthern European maritime region
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
- prehistoricBefore documented civilization
- inclusionsThings placed within
hardened · copal · kauri · ancient · golden · preserved · petrified · organic
fragrant
Emitting pleasant smell
woody · earthy · herbal · eucalyptus · pungent · piney · coniferous · medicinal · invigorating · bracing
frankincense
Aromatic resin for incense
sandalwood · palo santo · dragon's blood · mastic · storax · liturgical · ceremonial · temple · ritualistic · smudging
conifer
Cone-bearing tree
needle · cone · bark · softwood · turpentine · rosin · oleoresin · balsam · spruce · fir
tacky
Vulgar or slightly sticky
gooey · glutinous · tenacious · cohesive · syrupy · clingy · oozing · exuding · seeping · tarry
fossilized
Mineralized organic remains
- BalticNorthern European maritime region
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
- prehistoricBefore documented civilization
inclusions · hardened · copal · kauri · ancient · golden · preserved · petrified · organic · gemstone
oleoresin
Mixed plant secretion
secretion · tapping · extraction · duct · blister · defensive · antibacterial · sealing · plant · tree
lacquer
Glossy protective coating
sealant · gloss · lustrous · protective · durable · hardening · polyurethane · mastic · woodwork · furniture
- fragrancesperfume, cologne, aftershave, essential oils, floral
- scent wordsfragrant, aromatic, pungent, musty, musky
- sticky texturessticky, tacky, gluey, gummy, adhesive
- texturessmoothness, smooth, soft, rough, roughness
- beer traitshoppy, malty, bitter, crisp, smooth
- plant traitsthorny, spiny, evergreen, deciduous, flowering