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Urethane vs Varnish - What's the difference?

urethane | varnish |

As nouns the difference between urethane and varnish

is that urethane is a white crystalline organic compound, ethyl-carbamate, NH2COOC2H5, used in the synthesis of other organic compounds while varnish is a type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film.

As a verb varnish is

to apply varnish.

urethane

English

(wikipedia urethane)

Noun

  • (organic compound, uncountable) A white crystalline organic compound, ethyl-carbamate, NH2COOC2H5, used in the synthesis of other organic compounds.
  • (organic chemistry, countable) Any compound of having this general structure.
  • (informal) Polyurethane.

    • Synonyms

    *ethyl carbamate

    Related terms

    *polyurethane

    varnish

    English

    Noun

    (es)
  • A type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film.
  • Anything resembling such a paint; glossy appearance.
  • * Macaulay
    • the varnish of the holly and ivy
  • (by extension) A deceptively showy appearance.
  • * Shakespeare
    • And set a double varnish on the fame / The Frenchman gave you.

    Related terms

    * nail varnish * varnish tree

    Verb

    (es)
  • To apply varnish.
  • To cover up with varnish.
  • To gloss over a defect.

    • Anagrams

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