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spar varnish

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spar varnish

–noun
1. a durable, weather-resistant varnish applied to unpainted wooden areas, esp. on ships.
2. a varnish made from sulfur, rosin, and linseed oil.

Origin:
1905–10
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spar varnish  
n.  A waterproof varnish.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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