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polish a substance used to produce a smooth and shiny, often protective surface Polish the official language of Poland, belonging to the West Slavonic branch of the Indo-European family polish [′päl·ish] (materials) A powder, liquid, or semiliquid used to give smoothness, surface protection, or decoration to finishes; for example, finely ground red oxide (rouge) is used to polish plate glass, mirror backs, and optical glass; solvent-wax liquids and pastes are used to protect and enhance leather and wood surfaces; nitrocellulose lacquers are used to paint finger- and toenails. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Thermosets also are more easily polishable than before, making them practical for forming clear, high-gloss parts. With consistent hardness surface to core, M-1 is fully weldable, hard-coat anodizable, and highly polishable. Copper-alloy molds reportedly can be produced in shorter lead times than many other metals, and their surfaces are easily coated and polishable, leading to better surface quality in molded parts. |
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