This is the scientific name or botanical name of a specific plant. It is in italic print.
Varnish
A variety of waterproof finishes used to protect wood trim, furniture, and floors. Varnish is made from resin and sometimes includes a drying oil to speed the setting and hardening process.
Varnish stain
Varnishes colored with a dye and without the same power of penetrations as the true stains, leaving a colored coating on the surface.
Vault
Where something of value is kept, a secured place.
Vaulted ceiling
An elongated half-cylinder shaped arched ceiling, i.e. a roof or ceiling shaped as an arch.
Vehicle
The liquid portion of a paint composed mainly of solvents, resins, or oils.
Veining
The characteristic lines or "stretch marks" which develop during the aging process of soft bitumens.
Velocity
Speed.
Velocity head
The amount of energy required to accelerate water to a given velocity; expressed in feet per head.
Velometer
A device used to measure the velocity of air in an HVAC system.
