waxes

wax

verb

{bc}to treat or rub with wax usually for polishing, stiffening, or reducing friction

wax

verb

{bc}to increase in size, numbers, strength, prosperity, or intensity

wax

noun

{bc}a substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids {bc}{sx|beeswax||}

wax

noun

{bc}{sx|increase||}, {sx|growth||}

wax

noun

{bc}a fit of temper {bc}{sx|rage||}

carnauba wax

noun

{bc}a hard brittle high-melting wax obtained from the leaves of the carnauba palm and used chiefly in polishes

Japan wax

noun

{bc}a yellowish fat obtained from the berries of several Asian sumacs (such as {it}Rhus verniciflua{/it} and {it}R. succedanea{/it}) and used chiefly in polishes

mineral wax

noun

{bc}a wax of mineral origin

mon*tan wax

noun

{bc}a hard brittle mineral wax obtained usually from lignites by extraction and used especially in polishes, carbon paper, and insulating compositions

sealing wax

noun

{bc}a resinous composition that is plastic when warm and is used for sealing (such as letters, dry cells, or cans)