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varnish

In art and crafts, a transparent solution of resins or resinous gums dissolved in linseed oil, turpentine, or other solvents, or the synthetic equivalents. It is used to protect the surface of artwork, or to give a shiny, sealed surface to furniture and interior fittings. Glair is a preparation made from the white of eggs, which is used to varnish paintings done in tempera.



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