lac vs shellac
shellac vs laclac and shellac both are nouns.
lac is not a verb while shellac is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lac | Yes | No | No | No |
| shellac | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
shellac is a hyponym of
lac; that is, shellac is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
lac:
- lac: resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects; used in e.g. varnishes and sealing wax
- shellac: lac purified by heating and filtering; usually in thin orange or yellow flakes but sometimes bleached white
| lac (noun) | shellac (noun) |
|---|---|
| resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects; used in e.g. varnishes and sealing wax | a thin varnish made by dissolving lac in ethanol; used to finish wood |
| lac purified by heating and filtering; usually in thin orange or yellow flakes but sometimes bleached white |
| lac (verb) | shellac (verb) |
|---|---|
| cover with shellac |
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