Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
The main constituent of varnish is
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Choose the correct answer
A
resin
B
turpentine oil
C
drier
D
alcohol
Correct Answer
A. resin
Why is this the answer?
Resin is the main film-forming constituent of varnish, while turpentine oil acts as a thinner or solvent.
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