Shellac: meaning, definitions and examples

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shellac

 

[ สƒษ™หˆlak ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

wood finishing

Shellac is a natural resin that is secreted by the lac insect, used to make a protective coating for wood. It is dissolved in alcohol to create a solution that can be applied to furniture or other wooden surfaces.

Synonyms

lacquer, resin, varnish

Examples of usage

  • The antique table was restored using shellac to bring out its natural beauty.
  • The craftsman applied a layer of shellac to protect the wooden chair from moisture.
Context #2 | Verb

cover or treat with shellac

To shellac something means to coat or treat it with shellac, typically for the purpose of protecting or sealing the surface. It is commonly used in woodworking and furniture restoration.

Synonyms

lacquer, seal, varnish

Examples of usage

  • The carpenter decided to shellac the entire cabinet to give it a glossy finish.
  • She carefully shellacked the wooden frame to ensure its durability.

Translations

Translations of the word "shellac" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น shellac

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ‡เคฒเฅˆเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Shellack

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ shellac

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะตะปะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ shellac

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใ‚งใƒฉใƒƒใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gomme-laque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esmalte de goma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท shellac

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‰˜๋ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดูŠู„ูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ shellac

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ shellac

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่™ซ่ƒถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ shellac

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ shellac

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตะปะปะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ shellac

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ shellac

Etymology

The word 'shellac' originated in the late 18th century, derived from the French 'shellac' and the Hindi 'ล›elฤk'. It was first used to refer to the lac resin obtained from the lac insect in India, which was later developed into a popular wood finishing material in Europe and America.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,295, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.