As nouns the difference between polyurethane and lacquer
is that polyurethane is any of various polymeric resins containing urethane links; used in very many industrial and domestic applications 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.
polyurethane
Noun
(
en noun)
(organic chemistry) Any of various polymeric resins containing urethane links; used in very many industrial and domestic applications.
lacquer
Alternative forms
* (l)
Noun
(-)
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
(
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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