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Rareshellac
The correct spelling is shellac.
How to pronounce shellac
noun
IPA: /ʃəˈlæk/
Say it like: She-lla-c
The correct spelling is shellac. A processed secretion of the lac insect, Coccus lacca; used in polishes, varnishes etc.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A processed secretion of the lac insect, Coccus lacca; used in polishes, varnishes etc.
- 2.A beating; a thrashing.
verb
- 1.To coat with shellac.
- 2.To beat; to thrash.
- 3.To inflict a heavy defeat upon.
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