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Polishing

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shiningnounEmitting light.

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shiningnounEmitting light.
buffingnounMaterial removed by the action of someone who buffs.
grindverb(transitive) To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.
grindingnoun(dance) A form of dance in which two people rub their bodies together.
varnishnounA clear or translucent liquid coating composed of resin dissolved in a solvent, which dries by evaporation to form a hard, protective, and typically glossy finish.
veneernounA thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.
glazenoun(ceramics) The vitreous coating of pottery or porcelain; anything used as a coating or color in glazing.
kitchennounA room or area for preparing food.
allowancenounAn amount, portion, or share that is allotted or granted; a sum granted as a reimbursement, a bounty, or as appropriate for any purpose.
finishingnounThe act of completing something.
smoothingnounThe act by which something is made smooth.
burnishingnounA polishing.
refiningnounRefinement (process of refining)
honingnounThe process by which something is honed.
brighteningnounAn instance of becoming brighter.
glazingnounThe part of a window or wall made of glass or another transparent material.
detailingnounA thorough description or explanation.
waxingnoun(countable) A cosmetic procedure in which hair is removed from the body by the application and removal of wax.
glossingnounThe addition of a gloss, or explanatory note.
rubbingnounAn impression of an embossed or incised surface made by placing a piece of paper over it and rubbing with graphite, crayon or other coloring agent.

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