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lacquer

nounfeminine/ˈla.kɐ/low

la·ca

Definition

A resinous substance used to give shine and hold, especially to hair; a hard, glossy varnish.
She used lacquer to keep her hairstyle intact during the party.
The wooden box was covered with a thin layer of lacquer.
Common collocations
hair lacquerhairspraylacquer finish

Etymology

Do persa 'lāk', através do árabe 'lakk' e do francês 'laque'.

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