Varnish

[Fr., from U. vitrum, gla .] A liquid laid on a surface to make it glo y. According to the solvents used, varnishes are divided into spirit, turpentine, and oil varnishes. The chief resins used in varnishes are copal, mastic, lac, benzoin, amber and these are mixed in alcohol, turpentine, ether, linseed and olive oils.