lacquer
noun/verb
Pronunciation: /ˈlækər/
Definition
A protective, glossy coating applied to wood or metal surfaces to provide a durable and shiny finish.
Examples
The artisan applied several thin layers of lacquer to the table to ensure a glass-like surface.
Traditional Japanese art often features intricate designs painted beneath a clear coat of lacquer.
The spray lacquer dried quickly, leaving the metal frame resistant to scratches and moisture.
How to Use lacquer
- apply lacquer to (collocation)
- The act of putting the substance onto a surface. — "You must carefully apply lacquer to the wood in thin, even strokes."
- lacquer finish (collocation)
- The resulting appearance of a surface treated with this substance. — "The desk has a beautiful, high-gloss lacquer finish."
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