varnishes

varnish

verb

{bc}to apply varnish to

var*nish

noun

{bc}a liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating

desert varnish

noun

{bc}a dark coating which is found on rocks after long exposure in desert regions and whose color is due to iron and manganese oxides

spar varnish

noun

{bc}an exterior waterproof varnish

spirit varnish

noun

{bc}a varnish in which a volatile liquid (such as alcohol) is the solvent