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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 38% | 9 | Used as a varnish or wood finish | |
3 | 38% | 10 | When dissolved in alcohol, it is used as a wood finish and spirit varnish | |
Thin Varnish Used To Finish Wood Crossword Clue
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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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7 | When dissolved in alcohol, it is used as a wood finish and spirit varnish |
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