Resin From An Insect Used By French Polishers Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SHELLAC which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SHELLAC

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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2	32%	4		Apple polishers
3	32%	7		Apple polishers

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We think the answer is "SHELLAC" which means:

noun

• Lac purified by heating and filtering; usually in thin orange or yellow flakes but sometimes bleached white
• A thin varnish made by dissolving lac in ethanol; used to finish wood

verb

• Cover with shellac

An example sentence would be:

• "I applied a coat of shellac to the wooden table to protect it from water damage."
• "The antique dresser had a beautiful shellac finish that was worn in some areas."

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The Guardian Quick03 Aug 2022	Across 9
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