resinification

noun

re·​sin·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion

reˌzinəfə̇ˈkāshən

plural -s

: the action or process of resinifying

resinification takes place in the stumps of the fallen trees

—E. L. Kropa

Word History

Etymology

French résinification, from résinifier to resinify, after such pairs as French gratifier to gratify : gratification

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