Difference between Lacquer and Resin

What is the difference between Lacquer and Resin?

Lacquer as a noun is a glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating; either a natural exudation of certain trees, of a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol etc. while Resin as a noun is any of various yellowish viscous liquids or soft solids of plant origin; used in lacquers, varnishes and many other applications; chemically they are mostly hydrocarbons, often polycyclic

Lacquer

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating; either a natural exudation of certain trees, of a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol etc. A similar finish, baked onto the inside of cans.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To apply a lacquer to something or to give something a smooth, glossy finish.

Resin

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Any of various yellowish viscous liquids or soft solids of plant origin; used in lacquers, varnishes and many other applications; chemically they are mostly hydrocarbons, often polycyclicAny synthetic compound of similar properties

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