shellac
noun
lac that has been purified and formed into thin sheets, used for making varnish shellac varnish by dissolving it in alcohol or a similar solvent.
shellacker
-
a word derived from
shellac.
Example Sentences
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It was the short and nerve-wracking pathway from bystander to full-on shellacker that was the most satisfying for some.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 4, 2015
