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Answer for the clue "Resin in adhesives and paints ", 5 letters:
alkyd

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An alkyd is a polyester modified by the addition of fatty acids and other components. They are derived from polyols and a dicarboxylic acid or carboxylic acid anhydride . The term alkyd is a modification of the original name "alcid", reflecting the fact ...

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n. a durable synthetic resin widely used in adhesives and paints [syn: alkyd resin ]

Usage examples of alkyd.

They were down in the parking lot earlier on filling up partially rotted green bell peppers with red marine alkyd enamel paint which they will then hurl at sexually exploitative billboards later tonight.