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lacquer

The correct spelling is lacquer.

How to pronounce lacquer

/ˈlæk.ə/
noun

IPA: /ˈlæk.ə/

Say it like: Lak-wer

The correct spelling is lacquer. A glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating; either a natural exudation of certain trees, or a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol, etc.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating; either a natural exudation of certain trees, or a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol, etc.
  2. 2.A similar finish, baked onto the inside of cans.

verb

  1. 1.To apply a lacquer to something or to give something a smooth, glossy finish.

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