earwax
a yellowish, waxlike secretion from certain glands in the external auditory canal; cerumen.
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How to use earwax in a sentence
They can obviously accumulate earwax over time, but sweat and dirt can also build up in the silicone tips.
Get your AirPods squeaky clean with these simple tips | Natasha Roy | November 1, 2021 | Popular-ScienceWhen you let grime build up in your AirPods, you risk ear pain, fungal infections, excess earwax, and more.
Get your AirPods squeaky clean with these simple tips | Natasha Roy | November 1, 2021 | Popular-ScienceIt’s understandable that you want to poke inside given that there’s earwax buildup, but you should understand that the fact that you even have earwax means that you have healthy ears.
Clean your ears safely with this $30 smart ear cleaner & HD camera | Stack Commerce | October 18, 2021 | Popular-ScienceFor example, consistent use can result in earwax build-up, so you’ll want to make sure you regularly clean out your ears either professionally or with ear drops.
If you’re dreaming of the best headphones for sleeping, here they are | Carsen Joenk | October 7, 2021 | Popular-ScienceIt’s unclear how much it will cost to replace the custom tips later on if they get worn from use, loaded with earwax, or you just biff the first molding process.
UE’s new headphones use an app and LED lights to create a truly custom fit | Stan Horaczek | October 1, 2020 | Popular-Science
Saliva, tears, nostrils, and earwax; the great weakness and pain in the body reminds me of cerebro-spinal meningitis.
earwax, which had been very dry, now flows from both ears, but is more free on the left side.
British Dictionary definitions for earwax
/ (ˈɪəˌwæks) /
the nontechnical name for cerumen
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