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lignite waxes

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montan wax

[mon-tan]
–noun
a dark-brown bituminous wax extracted from lignite and peat: used chiefly in polishes and waxes for furniture, shoes, etc.
Also called lignite wax.


Origin:
1905–10; < L montānus of a mountain (see montane )
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