SHELLAC Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word shellac. (close relations)
Definition of SHELLAC
shellacking
Best Alternative Words for SHELLAC
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| glaze | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods • a glossy finish on a fabric • a coating for ceramics, metal, etc. verb • coat with a glaze • become glassy or take on a glass-like appearance • furnish with glass • coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze | ||||||||
| lacquer | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a black resinous substance obtained from certain trees and used as a natural varnish • a hard glossy coating verb • coat with lacquer | ||||||||
| polish | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to Poland or its people or culture noun • the property of being smooth and shiny • the Slavic language of Poland • a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality • a preparation used in polishing verb • make (a surface) shine • improve or perfect by pruning or polishing • bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state | ||||||||
| varnish | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a coating that provides a hard, lustrous, transparent finish to a surface verb • cover with varnish | ||||||||
| shellack | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • cover with shellac | ||||||||
| shellac varnish | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a thin varnish made by dissolving lac in ethanol; used to finish wood | ||||||||
