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    lacquer
    /ˈlakə/

    noun

    • 1. a liquid made of shellac dissolved in alcohol, or of synthetic substances, that dries to form a hard protective coating for wood, metal, etc.: "shot-blasted mild steel finished in grey mottled epoxy lacquer"
    • 2. the sap of the lacquer tree used as a varnish.

    verb

    • 1. coat with lacquer: "the object was lacquered to protect the finish"
    • 2. spray (hair) with hairspray. British

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLACQUER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    LACQUER definition: 1. a liquid that is painted on wood or metal and forms a hard, shiny surface when it dries 2…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lacquerLacquer Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : to coat with or as if with lacquer. 2. : to give a smooth finish or appearance to : make glossy. lacquered her hair.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LacquerLacquer - Wikipedia

    Lacquer is a type of hard and usually shiny coating or finish applied to materials such as wood or metal. It is most often made from resin extracted from trees and waxes and has been in use since antiquity. [1]

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › lacquerLACQUER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Lacquer definition: a protective coating consisting of a resin, cellulose ester, or both, dissolved in a volatile solvent, sometimes with pigment added.. See examples of LACQUER used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLACQUER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A lacquer is a clear or colored synthetic coating for tablets made by dissolving nitrocellulose or other cellulose derivatives.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLACQUER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    LACQUER meaning: 1. a liquid that is painted on wood or metal and forms a hard, shiny surface when it dries 2…. Learn more.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › LacquerLacquer - definition of lacquer by The Free Dictionary

    n. 1. (Elements & Compounds) a hard glossy coating made by dissolving cellulose derivatives or natural resins in a volatile solvent. 2. (Elements & Compounds) a black resinous substance, obtained from certain trees, used to give a hard glossy finish to wooden furniture. 3.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlacquer noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of lacquer noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › lacquerLacquer - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Lacquer is a clear liquid that is painted on a surface and dries hard and shiny. Lacquer can be used to protect wood. Wooden furniture or art objects made from wood are sometimes coated with lacquer. The lacquer makes the wood glossy and protects it from scratches and nicks.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › lacquerlacquer | meaning of lacquer in Longman Dictionary of...

    lacquer meaning, definition, what is lacquer: a liquid painted onto metal or wood to f...: Learn more.