Varnish

  • 71spar varnish — noun : an exterior waterproof varnish suitable for use on the spars of ships * * * 1. a durable, weather resistant varnish applied to unpainted wooden areas, esp. on ships. 2. a varnish made from sulfur, rosin, and linseed oil. [1905 10] * * *… …

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  • 72spirit varnish — noun : an artificial varnish composed of a solution of natural or artificial resin, asphalt, or a cellulose ester (as pyroxylin) in a volatile solvent (as alcohol, spirits or turpentine, or amyl acetate) a common spirit varnish is a solution of… …

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  • 73desert varnish — the dark, lustrous coating or crust, usually of manganese and iron oxides, that forms on rocks, pebbles, etc., when exposed to weathering in the desert. Also called desert polish. [1900 05] * * * or patina Thin, dark red to black mineral coating… …

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  • 74The Cremona Varnish —    Those who desire to make themselves acquainted with the chief characteristics of the great Cremona makers should take every opportunity of examining genuine instruments. In addition to the other external indications we have pointed out, one of …

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  • 75japan varnish — noun Usage: usually capitalized J : the natural varnish obtained from the Japanese varnish tree * * * Japan varnish noun A varnish obtained from a species of sumach (Rhus vernicifera), extended to various other similar varnishes • • • Main Entry …

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  • 76Japan varnish — Japan Ja*pan , a. Of or pertaining to Japan, or to the lacquered work of that country; as, Japan ware. [1913 Webster] {Japan allspice} (Bot.), a spiny shrub from Japan ({Chimonanthus fragrans}), related to the Carolina allspice. {Japan black}… …

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  • 77Murphy Varnish Works — U.S. National Register of Historic Places New Jersey Register of Historic Places …

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  • 78ormolu varnish — ormolu or mo*lu ([^o]r m[ o]*l[udd] ), n. [F. or moulu; or gold (L. aurum) + moulu, p. p. of moudre to grind, to mill, L. molere. See {Aureate}, and {Mill}.] A variety of brass made to resemble gold by the use of less zinc and more copper in its… …

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  • 79Piney varnish — Piney Pin ey, a. [Of East Indian origin.] A term used in designating an East Indian tree (the {Vateria Indica} or piney tree, of the order {Dipterocarpe[ae]}, which grows in Malabar, etc.) or its products. [1913 Webster] {Piney dammar}, {Piney… …

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  • 80Mysore Paints and Varnish Limited — is a company located in the city of Mysore, India. It is the only company in India authorised to produce the indelible ink, which is used in the elections to prevent people from voting multiple times.[1][2][3] The company is owned and operated by …

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