waxer

wax·er   (wāk'sər)    n.  One that polishes with or applies wax.

Main Entry: wax
Pronunciation: 'waks
Function: noun
1 : a substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, thatis a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed of a mixture of esters, cerotic acid, and hydrocarbons called also beeswax
2 : any of various substancesresembling beeswax: as a : any of numerous substances of plant or animal origin that differ from fats in being less greasy, harder, and more brittle and in containing principallycompounds of high molecular weight (as fatty acids, alcohols, and saturated hydrocarbons) b : a pliable or liquid composition used especially in uniting surfaces, excluding air, makingpatterns or impressions, or producing a polished surface waxes>
3 : a waxy secretion; especially : EARWAX

wax (wāks)
n.

1. Any of various natural, oily or greasy heat-sensitive substances, consisting of hydrocarbons or esters of fatty acids that are insoluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents.

2. Cerumen.

3. A solid plastic or pliable liquid substance, such as paraffin, originating from petroleum and found in rock layers and often used in medicinal preparations.

wax   (wāks)  Pronunciation Key  Any of various solid, usually yellow substances that melt or soften easily when heated. They are similar to fats, but are less greasy and more brittle. Naturally occurring animal and plant waxes are esters of saturated fatty acids and alcohols of high molecular weight, including sterols. Waxes are also manufactured synthetically from petroleum, and are used to make polishers, lubricants, coatings, waterproofing, crayons, candles, and many other products.