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A purified lac in the form of thin yellow or orange flakes, often bleached white and widely used in varnishes, paints, inks, sealants, and formerly in phonograph records.
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A thin varnish made by dissolving this substance in denatured alcohol, used to finish wood.
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An old phonograph record containing this substance, typically played at 78 rpm.
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To coat or finish with shellac.
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Slang To strike repeatedly and severely; batter.
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American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.