Varnish
/vˈɑrnɪʃ/
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Definition
(noun) A clear or translucent liquid coating composed of resin dissolved in a solvent, which dries by evaporation to form a hard, protective, and typically glossy finish.
Sentence Examples
It looks like I'm going to have to varnish my bookshelves again.
We must give it a coat of varnish.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He applied a thin layer of ____ to the wooden table to protect it from damage and give it a shiny finish today.