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polishable

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polish (ˈpɒlɪʃ)

—vb
1.	to make or become smooth and shiny by rubbing, esp with wax or an abrasive
2.	(tr) to make perfect or complete
3.	to make or become elegant or refined

—n
4.	a finish or gloss
5.	the act of polishing or the condition of having been polished
6.	a substance used to produce a smooth and shiny, often protective surface
7.	elegance or refinement, esp in style, manner, etc

[C13 polis, from Old French polir, from Latin polīre to polish]

'polishable

—*adj*

'polisher

—n

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