lacquer

Meanings

• noun

  A type of clear coat for protecting and decorating various surfaces, especially wood.

  - "The antique furniture was beautifully lacquered."
  - "The lacquer on the piano gave it a glossy finish."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlæk.ɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

varnish

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lacquer
acknowledge , beagle , decagons , eggshell

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Variants

List of all variants of lacquer that leads to same result
Japanese lacquer , lacquer , lacquers , lacquered , lacquerer , lacquerers , lacquering , Japanese lacquers

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Etymology

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From the Old French 'lacquer' or 'lacque' meaning 'lake, pool' and later 'lac, varnish'.

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Trivia

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1. Lacquer is made from the sap of the lacquer tree, which is tapped and collected in small containers.

2. The process of making lacquer can take several months, as each layer must be allowed to dry before the next one can be applied.

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Related Concepts

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1. Urushiol: A resinous substance obtained from the sap of the lacquer tree, which is used as the base for making lacquer.

2. Lacquerware: Decorative objects made from lacquer.

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Culture

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Lacquer has been used in China, Japan, and other Asian countries for over 5,000 years. It is a significant part of their cultural heritage and is often used for decorative arts and crafts. In Japan, lacquerware is called urushi-e, and it is considered a national treasure.

How to Memorize "lacquer"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a clear, shiny coat of lacquer being applied to the surface of an object.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lacquer' with the idea of protection and decoration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Lacquer' is like a 'Lacquer' of protection for various surfaces.

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