Duco
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001910
A brand name for a type of automotive lacquer paint, historically popular for its quick-drying properties and glossy finish. While the original Duco formulation is less common today, the term is sometimes used generically to refer to a vehicle's paintwork or finish, particularly in Australia and New Zealand. It was first introduced by DuPont in the 1920s.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-001910 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Automotive |
| Translations | German: duco; Spanish: duco; French: peindre au duco |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-001910",
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"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A brand name for a type of automotive lacquer paint, historically popular for its quick-drying properties and glossy finish. While the original Duco formulation is less common today, the term is sometimes used generically to refer to a vehicle's paintwork or finish, particularly in Australia and New Zealand. It was first introduced by DuPont in the 1920s.",
"subject": "Automotive",
"translations": {
"de": "duco",
"es": "duco",
"fr": "peindre au duco"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/duco/"
}
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