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varnish in Indonesian

varnish in Indonesian is pernis — varnish means a clear liquid that dries to form a hard, glossy protective coating on wood or other surfaces.

varnish in Indonesian

pernis
noun

What does "varnish" mean?

  1. noun A clear liquid that dries to form a hard, glossy protective coating on wood or other surfaces.
    "He applied three coats of varnish to the old table before letting it dry."
  2. noun A misleading or showy appearance that hides the truth.
    "Beneath the varnish of good manners, he was thoroughly ruthless."
  3. verb To coat something with varnish.
    "She varnished the bookshelf to protect it from scratches."
  4. verb To make something seem better than it really is; to gloss over a flaw.
    "The press release varnished the company's disappointing results."
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varnish in a sentence

  • He applied three coats of varnish to the old table before letting it dry.
  • Beneath the varnish of good manners, he was thoroughly ruthless.
  • She varnished the bookshelf to protect it from scratches.
  • The press release varnished the company's disappointing results.

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What is "varnish" in Indonesian?

"varnish" in Indonesian is pernis. varnish means: A clear liquid that dries to form a hard, glossy protective coating on wood or other surfaces.

How do you use "varnish" in a sentence?

Example: "He applied three coats of varnish to the old table before letting it dry." In Indonesian, "varnish" is pernis.

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