Shellac
Pronunciation: /ˈʃɛˌlæk/
Shellac (noun)
- a shiny coating used to protect and polish wood surfaces.
- a type of long-lasting nail polish that is hardened under UV light.
Examples
- The carpenter applied shellac to the table for a glossy finish.
- Shellac gives the wooden chair a protective coating.
Common collocations: apply shellac, shellac coating, glossy shellac, apply shellac, shellac manicure