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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBase-Coat
/ˈbeɪs koʊt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A foundational layer of paint or cosmetic applied to prepare a surface for subsequent layers.
"Before applying the final color, make sure to use a base-coat for a smoother finish." - 2
In nail care, a clear or colored polish applied to the nails before the main polish to enhance adhesion and durability.
"Applying a base-coat helps the nail polish last longer and prevents staining."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'base-coat' is derived from the combination of 'base', which comes from the Latin 'basis' meaning 'foundation', and 'coat', which originates from the Old French 'cote' meaning 'covering'. The term evolved in the 20th century, particularly in the context of painting and cosmetics, to refer to a foundational layer applied before additional layers.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Base-Coat" is said worldwide
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couche de base
Transliteration: kouch de baz
"Avant d'appliquer la couleur finale, assurez-vous d'utiliser une couche de base."
Grundierung
Transliteration: Grundierung
"Eine Grundierung sorgt für eine bessere Haftung der Farbe."
base
Transliteration: base
"Applicare una base aiuta a far durare più a lungo lo smalto."
capa base
Transliteration: capa base
"Usar una capa base es esencial para un acabado duradero."
camada base
Transliteration: camada base
"A camada base ajuda a proteger as unhas do esmalte."
बेस कोट
Transliteration: bes kot
"बेस कोट लगाने से नेल पॉलिश लंबे समय तक टिकती है।"
底漆
Transliteration: dǐqī
"在涂上颜色之前，确保使用底漆。"
베이스 코트
Transliteration: beiseu koteu
"베이스 코트를 바르면 색상이 더 오래 지속됩니다."
ベースコート
Transliteration: bēsu kōto
"ベースコートを塗ることで、ネイルポリッシュが長持ちします。"
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