oil varnish

oil var·nish

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oil vahr-nish]
- /ɔɪl ˈvɑr nɪʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oil vahr-nish]
- /ɔɪl ˈvɑr nɪʃ/

Definitions of oil varnish words

noun oil varnish a preparation consisting of resinous matter, as copal or lac, dissolved in an oil (oil varnish) or in alcohol (spirit varnish) or other volatile liquid. When applied to the surface of wood, metal, etc., it dries and leaves a hard, more or less glossy, usually transparent coating. 1
noun oil varnish the sap of certain trees, used for the same purpose (natural varnish) 1
noun oil varnish any of various other preparations similarly used, as one having India rubber, pyroxylin, or asphalt as its chief constituent. 1
noun oil varnish a coating or surface of varnish. 1
noun oil varnish something resembling or suggesting a coat of varnish; gloss. 1
noun oil varnish superficial polish or external show, especially to conceal some defect or inadequacy: The play has a varnish of witty dialogue. 1

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Origin of oil varnish

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English varnisch < Middle French vernis, verniz < Medieval Latin vernicium sandarac < Medieval Greek bernī́kē, syncopated variant of Greek Berenī́kē, city in Cyrenaica

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Parts of speech for Oil varnish

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oil varnish popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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