varnish
nounA liquid that contains a solvent and an oxidizing or evaporating binder and is applied to a surface to produce a hard, transparent finish after evaporation and curing.
nounThe smooth coating or gloss resulting from the application of this liquid.
nounSomething suggestive of or resembling varnish.
nounAn often deceptive external appearance or outward show.
transitive verbTo cover with varnish.
transitive verbTo give a smooth and glossy finish to.
transitive verbTo give a superficial or deceptive appearance to.
nounIn etching, any resinous coating used to cover parts of the plate which have become exposed: to be distinguished from the ground, which is the original coating applied to the entire plate.