Lac

/læk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A natural resin produced by certain insects, particularly the lac insect, used in making shellac and as a dye.

The artisans used lac to create intricately designed lacquerware.

A reddish-brown substance obtained from the secretions of lac insects, used for its coloring properties.

The artist preferred to dye his fabrics with lac to achieve rich, vibrant hues.

A type of shellac used in woodworking and finishing.

He finished the wooden table with a coat of lac for a shiny and durable surface.

From Hindi 'lak', meaning 'lake', or 'lac' in Sanskrit.

lac dye

A dye derived from the lac insect.

shellac made from lac

Varnish created using lac, often used in woodworking.

shellac

A resin obtained from the lac insect, often used as a wood finish.

lacca

A variant term referring to lac, typically in historical contexts.

A term for something that is sticky or tough to remove.

That gum on my shoe is like lac; it's really hard to get off!

In some circles, lac refers to something of a low value or cheap.

That fake gold necklace looks like lac!