Lac

Pronunciation: /ˈlæk/

Lac (noun)

  1. A sticky substance made by certain insects on trees, used to make varnish and other coatings.
  2. A hard, shiny coating made from insect resin, used on wood and some musical instruments.
  3. A plant-coloured dye or pigment obtained from insect resin, used to colour fabrics and other materials.

Examples

  • Lac is collected from insects.
  • Insects produce lac that people harvest.