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Varnishes > Shellac

Preferred term

Shellac  

Definition

  • A spirit varnish of resin mixed in alcohol that produces a smooth finish and a high polish, tough but not completely water-repellant [AAT 94]

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • COATINGS, SHELLAC
  • SHELLAC VARNISH
  • VARNISH, SHELLAC

Notation

  • 113259

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-H9L7FC3N-7

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