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- DictionaryLac·quer/ˈlakər/
noun
- 1. a liquid made of shellac dissolved in alcohol, or of synthetic substances, that dries to form a hard protective coating for wood, metal, etc.: "shot-blasted mild steel finished in gray mottled epoxy lacquer"
- 2. the sap of the lacquer tree used to varnish wood or other materials.
verb
- 1. coat with lacquer: "the object was lacquered to protect the finish"
- 2. spray (hair) with hairspray. British
1. a. : 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.
Lacquer definition: a protective coating consisting of a resin, cellulose ester, or both, dissolved in a volatile solvent, sometimes with pigment added.. See examples of LACQUER used in a sentence.
In modern techniques, lacquer means a range of clear or pigmented coatings that dry by solvent evaporation to produce a hard, durable finish. The finish can be of any sheen level from ultra matte to high gloss, and it can be further polished as required.
LACQUER definition: 1. a liquid that is painted on wood or metal and forms a hard, shiny surface when it dries 2…. Learn more.
LACQUER meaning: 1. a liquid that is painted on wood or metal and forms a hard, shiny surface when it dries 2…. Learn more.
Lacquer is a clear liquid that is painted on a surface and dries hard and shiny. Lacquer can be used to protect wood. Wooden furniture or art objects made from wood are sometimes coated with lacquer.
1. (Elements & Compounds) a hard glossy coating made by dissolving cellulose derivatives or natural resins in a volatile solvent. 2. (Elements & Compounds) a black resinous substance, obtained from certain trees, used to give a hard glossy finish to wooden furniture. 3.
