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clear finish

[klɪr ˈfɪnɪʃ]
nounpl: clear finishes
acabamento transparente
1. A transparent coating or varnish applied to a surface to protect and seal it while maintaining visibility of the underlying material
The carpenter applied a clear finish to the wooden table to protect the natural grain.
O carpinteiro aplicou um acabamento transparente na mesa de madeira para proteger o veio natural.
2. In automotive contexts, a protective clear coat applied over paint
The car's clear finish gives it a glossy appearance and protects the paint from UV damage.
O acabamento transparente do carro lhe dá uma aparência brilhante e protege a tinta dos danos UV.
3. In sports or competitions, a completion or result that is unambiguous or decisive
She won the race with a clear finish, leaving no doubt about the victor.
Ela venceu a corrida com uma vitória clara, sem deixar dúvidas sobre a vencedora.
Synonyms
transparent coatclear coatvarnishlacquerprotective coating
Antonyms
opaque finishsolid finishmatte finish

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acabamento transparente
standard term used in construction and woodworking
São Paulo
verniz transparente
commonly used in furniture and automotive industries
Portugal
verniz incolor
preferred term in Portuguese European usage
Rio de Janeiro
selador transparente
common in construction contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

crystal clear
see-through
glass-like finish
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