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lacquer

noun [U] (WOOD/METAL)
 
 
/ˈlæk.ər/ US  //

Definition

a liquid that is painted on wood or metal and forms a hard, shiny surface when it driesBuilding materialsPaints, dyes and pigmentsColour - general words
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