montan wax

[ mon-tan ]

noun
  1. a dark-brown bituminous wax extracted from lignite and peat: used chiefly in polishes and waxes for furniture, shoes, etc.

Origin of montan wax

1
1905–10; <Latin montānus of a mountain (see montane)
  • Also called lignite wax.

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British Dictionary definitions for montan wax

montan wax

/ (ˈmɒntæn) /


noun
  1. a hard wax obtained from lignite and peat, varying in colour from white to dark brown. It is used in polishes and candles

Origin of montan wax

1
C20: from Latin montānus of a mountain

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