Shellac: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ชต
shellac
[ สษหlak ]
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
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.
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
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:
๐ต๐น shellac
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเฅเคฒเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Shellack
๐ฎ๐ฉ shellac
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะปะฐะบ
๐ต๐ฑ shellac
๐ฏ๐ต ใทใงใฉใใฏ
๐ซ๐ท gomme-laque
๐ช๐ธ esmalte de goma
๐น๐ท shellac
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฝ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดููู
๐จ๐ฟ shellac
๐ธ๐ฐ shellac
๐จ๐ณ ่ซ่ถ
๐ธ๐ฎ shellac
๐ฎ๐ธ shellac
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะปะปะฐะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ shellac
๐ฒ๐ฝ shellac
Word origin
The word 'shellac' originated in the late 18th century, derived from the French 'shellac' and the Hindi 'ลelฤk'. 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.