Nail polish

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Nail polish

Nail polish (== Template:IPA ==

The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.

Etymology

The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.

Related Terms

  • Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
  • Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
  • Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
  • Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.

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Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski) is a type of cosmetic product that is applied to the fingernails or toenails to decorate and protect the nail plates. The formulation has been revised repeatedly to enhance its decorative effects and to suppress cracking or flaking.

Etymology

The term "nail polish" comes from the English words "nail", referring to the hard, flat translucent plates at the end of the fingers and toes, and "polish", meaning to make smooth and shiny. The term was first used in the early 20th century when the modern product was introduced.

History

Nail polish originated in China and dates back to 3000 BC. Around 600 BC, during the Zhou Dynasty, the royal house preferred the colors of nail polish to be gold and silver. However, it eventually transitioned to red and black. Nail polish was used in the ancient world for cosmetic purposes as well as for social classification.

Composition

Nail polish consists of a mix of an organic polymer and several other components, depending on the brand. The basic components include: film forming agents, resins and plasticizers, solvents, and coloring agents. The organic polymer, most commonly nitrocellulose, forms a film as it dries, which provides a shiny, glossy surface.

Related Terms

  • Nail polish remover: A solvent used to remove nail polish from the nails.
  • Base coat: This is the first coat of nail polish that is applied to the nails. It helps to protect the nails from staining and also helps the colored polish adhere better.
  • Top coat: This is the final coat of nail polish that is applied. It helps to prevent chipping and adds shine to the nails.
  • Nail art: A creative way to decorate nails. It is a type of artwork that can be done on fingernails and toenails.

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