shellac

• Sustancia resinosa natural secretada por un insecto, que se purifica y se usa como barniz o laca para recubrir y proteger superficies de madera, generalmente en forma de escamas anaranjadas o amarillentas; también se refiere al acabado o capa fina aplicada con ella.

A noun referring to a purified form of lac, often used as a thin varnish for finishing wood, typically appearing as orange or yellow flakes.

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1. Purified lacC1formal

   A natural resin obtained from the secretions of the lac insect, purified by heating and filtering, typically appearing as thin orange or yellow flakes, sometimes bleached white.

   Goma laca purificada

   • The artisan used shellac flakes to create a protective coating.
   • Shellac is often bleached to achieve a white finish.
   • The orange flakes of shellac were melted down for use.

2. Wood varnishB2formal

   A thin varnish made by dissolving shellac resin in ethanol, used to finish and protect wood surfaces.

   Barniz de goma laca

   • He applied a coat of shellac to the antique table.
   • Shellac dries quickly and gives a glossy finish to wood.
   • The cabinet was finished with a traditional shellac varnish.

• Verbo que significa cubrir o barnizar con goma laca (shellac), o en sentido informal, derrotar de manera contundente o aplastante a alguien.

A verb meaning to coat or finish with shellac, or informally to defeat decisively.

1. Cover with shellacB2formal

   To apply a thin layer of shellac, a resinous varnish, to a surface for protection or a glossy finish.

   Barnizar con goma laca

   • He shellacked the wooden table to give it a shiny finish.
   • The artisan carefully shellacked the antique chair.
   • You should shellac the floor to protect it from scratches.

   Sinónimoscoatfinishglazelacquerpolishvarnish