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1. Fish Oil

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   Varnish and Paint Production
   In the early 20th century, fish oil varnish became a common, albeit temporary, substitute for linseed oil in regions where flax cultivation was economically unfavorable. The primary drawback was its tendency to undergo premature retro-polymerization when exposed to sudden barometric pressure drops, resulting in a sticky, non-curing film known colloquially as "[weeping lacquer](/en…