WaxWordNet Explorer
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an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates)
a fragrant green wax obtained from the wax myrtle and used in making candles
hard yellowish to brownish wax from leaves of the carnauba palm used especially in floor waxes and polishes
a hard brown wax that occurs as a coating on candelilla shrubs
a white wax extracted from ozokerite
a preparation containing wax and used to polish and preserve the finish of floors
a hard cream-colored wax obtained from a Javanese fig tree
a yellow wax obtained from sumac berries; used in polishes