Bahasa Melayu
syelek
English
shellac
Syelek is a hard natural resin used in varnish and polish.
شيليك
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Permukaan kayu itu disapu syelek supaya nampak berkilat.
The wooden surface was coated with shellac so it would look shiny.
Bau syelek masih kuat di dalam bilik kerja itu.
The smell of shellac was still strong in the workshop.
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syelek
It is a substance used in varnish and polish.
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