Definition of lacquer
1a : a spirit varnish (such as shellac)b : any of various durable natural varnishes; especially : a varnish obtained from an Asian sumac (Rhus verniciflua) —called also Japanese lacquer
2 : any of various clear or colored synthetic organic coatings that typically dry to form a film by evaporation of the solvent; especially : a solution of a cellulose derivative (such as nitrocellulose)
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Examples of lacquer in a Sentence
Many coats of lacquer were applied to the table.
Origin and Etymology of lacquer
Portuguese lacré sealing wax, from laca lac, from Arabic lakk, from Persian lak — more at lac
First Known Use: 1592
1688
First Known Use of lacquer
1688
LACQUER Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of lacquer for English Language Learners
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: a liquid that is spread on wood or metal and that dries to form a hard and shiny surface
LACQUER Defined for Kids
Definition of lacquer for Students
: a material like varnish that dries quickly into a shiny layer (as on wood or metal)
Definition of lacquer for Students
lacquered
;lacquering
: to coat with lacquer
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