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lak — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • brine noun Water that has a lot of salt dissolved in it, used for pickling or preserving food.
  • lacquer noun A glossy protective coating applied to wood, metal, or nails to give a hard, shiny finish.
  • pickle noun A cucumber or other vegetable preserved in vinegar or brine.
  • varnish noun A clear liquid that dries to form a hard, glossy protective coating on wood or other surfaces.

Senses

lak is used for these senses in English:

  • brine Salt water; water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt; a salt-and-water solution for pickling.
  • lacquer A glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating; either a natural exudation of certain trees, or a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol, etc.
  • pickle The brine used for preserving food.

brine — full definition

  1. noun Water that has a lot of salt dissolved in it, used for pickling or preserving food.
  2. verb To soak food in a strong salt solution, either to preserve it or to add flavor and moisture before cooking.

lacquer — full definition

  1. noun A glossy protective coating applied to wood, metal, or nails to give a hard, shiny finish.
  2. verb To coat something with lacquer to give it a smooth, glossy surface.

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