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Chinese wax

noun

  1. a white to yellowish-white, gelatinous, water-insoluble substance obtained from the wax secreted by certain insects, especially a Chinese scale ( Ericerus pela ): used chiefly in the manufacture of polishes, sizes, and candles.


Chinese wax

/ ˈtriːˌwæks /

noun

  1. a yellowish wax secreted by an oriental scale insect, Ceroplastes ceriferus, and used commercially


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