lacquer

  1. Noun.  A glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating; either a natural exudation of certain trees, or a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol, etc.
  2. Noun.  A similar finish, baked onto the inside of cans.
  3. Verb.  To apply a lacquer to something or to give something a smooth, glossy finish.

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