japan

verb

Definition of japannext
as in to coat

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  1. coat
  2. varnish
  3. polish
  4. lacquer
  5. glaze
  6. shine
  7. gloss
  8. buff
Verb
  • As wind blew air through a mesh coated with catalysts to extract nitrogen and hydrogen from water vapor, the device produced enough ammonia with a sufficiently high concentration for use as a hydroponic fertilizer – all without the need for additional electricity or radiation.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Generously coat the inside of a large bundt pan with softened butter. 2.
    Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of coat
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  • Under the apartment’s roof, for example, cellulose insulation boards were left exposed, and then varnished, without being concealed behind drywall.
    Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The floor is put into the frame after the flooring panels have been varnished to stop water damage to the wood.
    CMG Containers, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Definition of varnish
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  • On the other side, a smooth and soft microfiber polishes the skin while gently exfoliating the pores.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Dust pieces before storage: A light dusting with a soft cloth (such as a jewelry polishing cloth) is usually all that’s needed before organizing breakables to store until next Christmas.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of polish
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  • Farrow & Ball’s Great White paint lacquers the walls, giving the space a subtle lavender glow.
    Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The chicken wings could be the best of the bunch, with crisp skin lacquered in a sweet and spicy brown sugar glaze.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of lacquer
Verb
  • For example, one of the most recent additions to his sprawling bottling plant in the state of Jalisco—where a team of 50 artisans each glaze 100 signature ceramic decanters per day five-days a week—is a box-making facility pumping out custom packaging as fast at 18,000 sheets per hour.
    Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The icy conditions, expected to last through Saturday morning, could glaze roads, creating hazardous driving conditions.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of glaze
Verb
  • This month, Jupiter, Mars and Venus are all shining brightly after dark, with Saturn also visible and two other planets in tow.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • After all, the sun is not always shining, and the wind is not always blowing.
    Andrew Rosenblum, Popular Science, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of shine
Verb
  • As the writer and climate activist Bill McKibben notes, Democrats going back to Barack Obama have touted the American gas boom, glossing it as a step toward a cleaner power source than crude oil or coal.
    Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Inside, the yacht-like blonde wood and cream leather upholstery were set apart by nautical switchgear and gloss black trim, all adding up to a most eye-pleasing experience.
    Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of gloss
Verb
  • Buff the Bag After applying the leather cleaner, use a soft, light-colored cloth to wipe away any residue and buff the bag. 4.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024
  • Compact yet powerful, this nail drill boasts a 20,000 RPM rotary motor that’s adjustable to all your nail care needs: shaping, buffing, grinding, polishing, and cuticle-ling (should be a word).
    WIRED, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of buff
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