abietic
|a-bi-et-ic|
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/æˈbiːɪtɪk/
related to fir resin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abietic' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abietinus,' where 'abies' meant 'fir tree.'
Historical Evolution
'abietinus' transformed into the modern English word 'abietic' through scientific nomenclature.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to fir trees,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or derived from the resin of fir trees, especially the silver fir.
The abietic acid is used in the production of varnishes.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/01 20:36