Meaning of the word lacquer in English

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lacquer

US /ˈlæk.ɚ/
UK /ˈlæk.ər/

Noun

a liquid made of shellac dissolved in alcohol, or of synthetic substances, that dries to form a hard protective coating for wood, metal, etc.

Example:
The antique table was restored with a fresh coat of lacquer.
She applied a clear lacquer to protect the wooden sculpture.

Verb

to coat with lacquer

Example:
He decided to lacquer the wooden floor to give it a glossy finish.
The artisans carefully lacquered each piece of furniture by hand.
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