Polishing 220464 215383920 2008-05-27T23:16:45Z BenFrantzDale 41799 mention "polish" in nail-polish application '''Polishing''' is the process of creating a smooth and shiny surface by using rubbing or a chemical action, leaving a surface with significant [[specular reflection]] and minimal [[diffuse reflection]]. Also referred to as "polishing" is the application of a liquid that dries to a shiny finish, as in [[nail polish]]. In [[metallography]] polishing is used to create a flat, defect-free surface for examination of a metal's [[microstructure]] under a microscope. Silicon based polishing pads or diamond solution can be used in the polishing process. == See also == * [[Burnish]] * [[Chemical-mechanical planarization]], in semiconductor fabrication * [[Fabrication and testing (optical components)]] * [[French polish]] * [[Flame polishing]] * [[Metal polishing]] or "Buffing" * [[Sodablasting]] * [[Nail polish]] * [[Nail polish remover]] * [[Shoe polish]] * [[Tumble polishing]] * [[Wood finishing]] [[Category:Materials science]] [[Category:Woodworking]] [[Category:Metalworking]] {{decorative-art-stub}} {{Industry-stub}} [[az:Hamarlama]] [[de:Polieren]] [[fr:Polissage]] [[he:פוליש]] [[nl:Polijsten (bewerking)]] [[ja:研磨]] [[pl:Polerowanie]] [[ru:Полирование]] [[uk:Полірування]]