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Spirit varnish

Scope note

A solution of resin in a volatile solvent; usually made of a soft resin such as mastic or sandarac, dissolved in turpentine or alcohol; characteristically brittle when dry and not very durable. GETTEN

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300014993

Broader Terms used

<varnish by composition>

Narrower Terms used

shellac

Created

13yrs ago

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