As nouns the difference between nitrocellulose and lacquer
is that nitrocellulose is (organic compound) a cotton-like material, made from cellulose by the action of nitric and sulphuric acids, used in the manufacture of explosives, collodion etc while lacquer is a glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating; either a natural exudation of certain trees, or a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol, etc.
As a verb lacquer is
to apply a lacquer to something or to give something a smooth, glossy finish.
nitrocellulose
Noun
(organic compound) A cotton-like material, made from cellulose by the action of nitric and sulphuric acids, used in the manufacture of explosives, collodion etc.
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lacquer
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Noun
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A glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating; either a natural exudation of certain trees, or a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol, etc.
A similar finish, baked onto the inside of cans.
Synonyms
* varnish
Derived terms
* lacquerer
Verb
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en verb)
To apply a lacquer to something or to give something a smooth, glossy finish.
Derived terms
* lacquer band
* lacquer tree
* lacquerware
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