Shellac
/ʃˈɛˌlæk/
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Definition
(noun) A processed secretion of the lac insect, Coccus lacca; used in polishes, varnishes etc.
Sentence Examples
The carpenter used shellac to give the table a shiny finish.
Shellac is a resin used to make a protective coating for wood.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The carpenter applied a layer of ____ to the wooden chair to give it a durable, glossy finish.