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varnish

[vahr-nish] / ˈvɑr nɪʃ /


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Nonfarmale’s transfer was deemed perfectly done, but discolored varnish was removed, holes and cracks were repaired, and, as is modern practice, restored areas were made congruent with the rest by delicate watercolor cross-hatching.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

The researchers envision the treatment being available in two forms: a daily-use toothpaste or a professional gel applied by dentists, similar to nail varnish.

From Science Daily • Nov. 10, 2025

The report found issues that compromised infection control as staff members of all groups were not wearing a mask properly, did not have bare arms below the elbow and were wearing jewellery or nail varnish.

From BBC • May 7, 2025

“I did my best to strip the varnish away,” Sheff writes.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2025

It was September when they sailed smartly into Boston Harbor, every man an old salt, the Astrea stripped of her chafing gear and gleaming with fresh paint and varnish.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham




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