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Renin vs Resin - What's the difference?

renin | resin |

As nouns the difference between renin and resin

is that renin is renin while resin is a viscous hydrocarbon secretion of many plants, particularly coniferous trees.

As a verb resin is

to apply resin.

renin

English

Noun

  • (enzyme) A circulating enzyme released by mammalian kidneys that converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin-I. Because its activity ultimately leads to formation of angiotensin-II and aldosterone, this hormone plays a role in maintaining blood pressure.

    • Synonyms

    * (l)

    See also

    * (l)

    Anagrams

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    resin

    English

    (wikipedia resin)

    Noun

  • A viscous hydrocarbon secretion of many plants, particularly coniferous trees.
  • Any of various yellowish viscous liquids or soft solids of plant origin; used in lacquers, varnishes and many other applications; chemically they are mostly hydrocarbons, often polycyclic.
  • Any synthetic compound of similar properties.

    • Derived terms

    * resinate * resinous

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • to apply resin

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