Meaning of the word shellac in English
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shellac
US /ʃəˈlæk/
UK /ʃəˈlæk/
Noun
1.
a substance obtained from an insect that is melted into small thin pieces and used for making varnish (= a liquid for painting onto surfaces to make them shiny) and for many other purposes:
Example:
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The pottery is covered with a layer of varnish or shellac.
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