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   varnish

   /ˈvɑːnɪʃ/

   noun

   • 1. resin dissolved in a liquid for applying on wood, metal, or other materials to form a hard, clear, shiny surface when dry: "several coats of varnish"
   • ▪ short for nail varnish
   • ▪ an external or superficially attractive appearance of a specific quality: "an outward varnish of civilization"

   verb

   • 1. apply varnish to: "we stripped the floor and varnished it"
   • ▪ disguise or gloss over (a fact): "they varnished over their vices, and exaggerated their merit"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French vernis, from medieval Latin veronix ‘fragrant resin, sandarac’ or medieval Greek berenikē, probably from Berenice, a town in Cyrenaica.

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   • 1. varnisher noun

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   What is the meaning of varnish?

   • Varnish is a preparation consisting of resinous matter, such as copal or lac, dissolved in an oil (oil varnish) or in alcohol (spirit varnish) or other volatile liquid. When applied to the surface of wood, metal, etc., it dries and leaves a hard, more or less glossy, usually transparent coating.

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   What is varnish made of?

   • a preparation consisting of resinous matter, as copal or lac, dissolved in an oil oil varnish or in alcohol spirit varnish or other volatile liquid. When applied to the surface of wood, metal, etc., it dries and leaves a hard, more or less glossy, usually transparent coating. the sap of certain trees, used for the same purpose natural varnish.

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   What is spirit varnish?

   • Spirit varnish is a preparation consisting of resinous matter, such as copal or lac, dissolved in alcohol. When applied to the surface of wood, metal, etc., it dries and leaves a hard, more or less glossy, usually transparent coating.

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   What is oil varnish?

   • 1. Also called: oil varnish 2. a similar preparation consisting of a substance, such as shellac or cellulose ester, dissolved in a volatile solvent, such as alcohol. It hardens to a film on evaporation of the solvent

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   What does varnish look like on wood?

   • Varnish is an oily liquid which is painted onto wood or other material to give it a hard, clear, shiny surface. The varnish comes in six natural wood shades. The varnish on an object is the hard, clear, shiny surface that it has when it has been painted with varnish. He brought out the fiddle, its varnish cracked and blistered.

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   What does polyurethane varnish do?

   • Polyurethane varnish provides a tough, scratch-resistant finish. You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: They decided to spend the weekend varnishing their boat. [ U ] The wood can be stained any color and then sealed with a coat of varnish. The presence of nail varnishes can also cause an error in the readings.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVARNISH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Varnish is a clear liquid that you can put on a wooden surface, to protect it and give it a shiny, attractive appearance after drying. Learn more about the noun and verb forms, related words and phrases, and how to say varnish in different languages.

   • English (US)

     a liquid that is painted onto wood or paintings to protect...

   • Znaczenie Varnish, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     VARNISH definicja: 1. a liquid that is painted onto wood or...

   • Varnish: Thai Translation

     VARNISH translate: น้ำมันขัดเงา, ความเงามัน,...

   • Varnish: German Translation

     VARNISH translate: der Lack, die Politur, lackieren. Learn...

   • Varnish: Japanese Translation

     varnish translate: ニス, ワニス, （家具など）にニスを塗る. Learn more in the...

   • Varnish in Russian

     VARNISH translate: лак , лакировать . Learn more in the...

   • Varnish in Spanish

     VARNISH translate: barniz, barnizar, barniz, barniz,...

   • Vietnamese Translation

     VARNISH translate: véc ni, sơn dầu, đánh véc ni. Learn more...

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   Varnish is a liquid or paste that is painted on wood or other material to give it a hard, clear, shiny surface. Learn more about the different types, uses, and meanings of varnish in British and American English.

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   Varnish is a preparation that forms a hard, glossy coating on a surface when it dries. Learn about different kinds of varnish, such as oil varnish, spirit varnish, and natural varnish, and see how to use them in sentences.

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   Varnish is a liquid that hardens to form a smooth, transparent coating on a surface. It can also mean a superficial or deceptive appearance, or nail polish. Learn more about its types, uses, and synonyms.

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   Varnish is a shiny coating that's painted on a floor or piece of furniture and then dries clear and luminous. After refinishing an old oak chair, you might apply a coat of varnish. (Just don't sit on it until it's dry.)

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