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NAIL POLISH

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does nail polish mean? 

NAIL POLISH (noun)
  The noun NAIL POLISH has 1 sense:

1. a cosmetic lacquer that dries quickly and that is applied to the nails to color them or make them shinyplay

  Familiarity information: NAIL POLISH used as a noun is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


NAIL POLISH (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

A cosmetic lacquer that dries quickly and that is applied to the nails to color them or make them shiny

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

nail enamel; nail polish; nail varnish

Hypernyms ("nail polish" is a kind of...):

cosmetic (a toiletry designed to beautify the body)

enamel (any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze)


 Context examples 


In industry, acetone is used in some plastics, fibers, medicines, household cleaners, glues, and nail polish removers.

(Acetone, NCI Dictionary)



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