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Varnish

A viscid liquid, consisting of a solution of resinous matter in an oil or a volatile liquid, laid on work with a brush, or otherwise. When applied the varnish soon dries, either by evaporation or chemical action, and the resinous part forms thus a smooth, hard surface, with a beautiful gloss, capable of resisting, to a greater or less degree, the influences of air and moisture.

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Coat 76% connected

An outer garment fitting the upper part of the body; especially, such a garment worn by men.

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Coating 76% connected

of Coat

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Surface 76% connected

The exterior part of anything that has length and breadth; one of the limits that bound a solid, esp. the upper face; superficies; the outside; as, t…

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Fixative 76% connected

That which serves to set or fix colors or drawings, as a mordant.

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Shellac 76% connected

See the Note under 2d Lac.

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Shellac 76% connected

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