lacquer

• Recubrimiento duro y brillante, o sustancia resinosa negra obtenida de algunos árboles, utilizada como laca natural.

A noun referring to a hard, glossy coating or a black resinous substance obtained from certain trees, used as a natural varnish.

1. Natural resinous varnishB2formal

   A dark, resinous material derived from certain trees, used as a natural varnish to create a hard, glossy finish.

   Laca natural

   • Traditional artisans used lacquer from the sumac tree to coat furniture.
   • The ancient bowl was finished with a layer of natural lacquer.
   • Lacquer is harvested from specific trees in East Asia.

2. Hard glossy coatingB1formal

   A durable, shiny coating applied to surfaces like wood, metal, or hair for protection and decoration.

   Barniz de acabado brillante

   • The table was polished with a clear lacquer to protect the wood.
   • She applied a coat of lacquer to her nails.
   • The car's paint was finished with a high-gloss lacquer.

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• Verbo que significa cubrir o acabar algo con una capa dura, brillante y protectora de laca o barniz.

A verb meaning to coat or finish something with a hard, glossy, protective layer of lacquer.

1. Coat with lacquerB2formal

   To apply a hard, glossy, protective coating to a surface, typically wood or metal.

   Barnizar con laca

   • The artisan lacquered the wooden table to give it a shiny finish.
   • She lacquered the jewelry box to protect the paint.
   • They lacquered the metal parts to prevent rust.

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