Shellac

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɛˌlæk/

Shellac (noun)

  1. a shiny coating used to protect and polish wood surfaces.
  2. 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

Synonyms of Shellac

Neutral