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SHELLAC

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Shellac.

Shellac - as a 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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shellac varnish
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
varnish
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shellac - as a verb

Cover with shellac

Example: "She wanted to shellac the desk to protect it from water spots"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shellack

Example Sentences

"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."
"The violin's shellac varnish gave it a stunning glossy appearance."
"The furniture restorer used shellac to fill in the scratches on the cabinet."
"She couldn't believe how fast the shellac nail polish dried compared to regular polish."
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Word Game Points

Is SHELLAC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shellac is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHELLAC has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SHELLAC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shellac is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHELLAC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SHELLAC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shellac is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHELLAC has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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