veneering

veneering
/veuh near"ing/, n.
1. the process, act, or craft of applying veneers.
2. material applied as a veneer.
3. the surface formed by the application of veneers.
4. a superficial covering, display, or appearance: a veneering of civilization.
[1700-10; VENEER + -ING1]

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