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1. A viscid liquid, consisting of a solution of resinous matter in an oil or a volatile liquid, laid on work with a brush, or otherwise. When applied the varnish soon dries, either by evaporation or chemical action, and the resinous part forms thus a smooth, hard surface, with a beautiful gloss, capable of resisting, to a greater or less degree, the influences of air and moisture.
2. That which resembles varnish, either naturally or artificially; a glossy appearance.
3. An artificial covering to give a fair appearance to any act or conduct; outside show; gloss.
4. To lay varnish on; to cover with a liquid which produces, when dry, a hard, glossy surface; as, to varnish a table; to varnish a painting.
5. To cover or conceal with something that gives a fair appearance; to give a fair coloring to by words; to gloss over; to palliate; as, to varnish guilt.
6. paint that provides a hard glossy transparent coating

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coat fixative paint seal sealant shellac varnish varnisher waterproofing



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