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- Dictionaryshellac/ʃəˈlak/
noun
- 1. a resinous substance (obtained from the lac insect) melted into thin flakes, used for making varnish.
verb
- 1. varnish (something) with shellac: "he shellacked the box, paying special attention to the top and sides"
- 2. defeat or beat (someone) decisively: informal North American "they were shellacked in the 1982 election"
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Shellac ( / ʃəˈlæk /) [1] is a resin secreted by the female lac bug on trees in the forests of India and Thailand. Chemically, it is mainly composed of aleuritic acid, jalaric acid, shellolic acid, and other natural waxes. [2]
1. : to coat or otherwise treat with shellac or a shellac varnish. 2. : to defeat decisively. Synonyms. Verb. annihilate. blow away. bomb. bury. clobber. cream. drub.
a brand name for a type of nail polish (= coloured liquid for painting on your nails) that consists of gel (= a thick, clear liquid) and traditional nail polish: Because Shellac is like a polish, it can't be used to extend the nail. Shellac nails can be removed by a manicurist within five to fifteen minutes. Fewer examples.
Definitions of shellac. noun. lac purified by heating and filtering; usually in thin orange or yellow flakes but sometimes bleached white. see more. noun. a thin varnish made by dissolving lac in ethanol; used to finish wood. synonyms: shellac varnish. see more. verb. cover with shellac.
1. A purified lac in the form of thin yellow or orange flakes, often bleached white and widely used in varnishes, paints, inks, sealants, and formerly in phonograph records. 2. A thin varnish made by dissolving this substance in denatured alcohol, used to finish wood. 3.
Jun 23, 2024 · shellac (countable and uncountable, plural shellacs) A processed secretion of the lac insect, Coccus lacca; used in polishes, varnishes etc. (informal, US) A beating; a thrashing.
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Definition of shellac noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. a yellowish resin secreted by the lac insect, esp a commercial preparation of this used in varnishes, polishes, and leather dressings. 2. Also called: shellac varnish. a varnish made by dissolving shellac in ethanol or a similar solvent. 3. a gramophone record based on shellac.
Shellac definition: A purified lac in the form of thin yellow or orange flakes, often bleached white and widely used in varnishes, paints, inks, sealants, and formerly in phonograph records.
