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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.
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: 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.
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. The lacquer makes the wood glossy and protects it from scratches and nicks.
LACQUER definition: 1. a liquid that is painted on wood or metal and forms a hard, shiny surface when it dries 2…. Learn more.
noun. 1. a hard glossy coating made by dissolving cellulose derivatives or natural resins in a volatile solvent. 2. a black resinous substance, obtained from certain trees, used to give a hard glossy finish to wooden furniture. 3. See lacquer tree. 4. Also called: hair lacquer.
Definition of lacquer noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. a protective coating consisting of a resin, cellulose ester, or both, dissolved in a volatile solvent, sometimes with pigment added. any of various resinous varnishes, especially a resinous varnish obtained from a Japanese tree, Rhus verniciflua, used to produce a highly polished, lustrous surface on wood or the like.
lacquer meaning: a clear, hard substance that is painted on wood or metal to protect it. Learn more.
