varnish
- Scope note
- A solution of a resin in a volatile solvent or a drying oil, which when spread out in a thin film, dries and hardens by evaporation of the volatile solvent, or by the oxidation of the oil, or both; applied as a protective coating or to enhance the appearance of the surface underneath.
- Date of creation: 18-Nov-2024
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024