varnish

• Substantivo que designa um líquido que seca formando uma película sólida, brilhante e transparente, aplicada sobre superfícies como madeira ou pinturas para protegê-las e dar brilho.

A noun referring to a liquid preparation that dries to form a hard, shiny, transparent coating applied to surfaces such as wood or paintings for protection and gloss.

1. Protective coatingB1formal

   A liquid that dries to form a hard, shiny, transparent layer, used to protect or enhance the appearance of wood, paintings, or other surfaces.

   Verniz

   • He applied a coat of varnish to the wooden table.
   • The artist used varnish to protect the finished painting.
   • The floor was given a fresh layer of varnish to restore its shine.

   Sinônimoscoatingfinishglazelacquerpolishsealantshellac

• Verbo usado para designar a ação de aplicar um revestimento líquido sobre uma superfície para dar-lhe um acabamento duro, transparente e brilhante, ou para encobrir algo, disfarçar ou embelezar uma aparência de forma enganosa.

A verb used to indicate the act of applying a liquid coating to a surface to give it a hard, clear, glossy finish, or to cover or conceal something.

1. Apply a protective coatingB1formal

   To cover a surface with a liquid that dries to form a hard, transparent, and glossy finish.

   Envernizar

   • He varnished the wooden table to protect it from scratches.
   • The artist varnished the painting to give it a glossy sheen.
   • She varnished the floor to make it shine.

   Sinônimoscoatenamelfinishglazelacquerpolishshellac

   Antônimosscrapestrip