carnauba
Americannoun
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a palm, Copernicia prunifera, of Brazil, having palmate leaves covered with wax.
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Also called carnauba wax. the hard, lustrous wax obtained from the leaves of this tree, used as a polish or floor wax.
noun
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Also called: wax palm. a Brazilian fan palm, Copernicia cerifera
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Also called: carnauba wax. the wax obtained from the young leaves of this tree, used esp as a polish
Etymology
Origin of carnauba
1850–55; < Brazilian Portuguese < Tupi karanaʾiwa
Example Sentences
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The authorities say the high level of informality in the industry makes tracing the carnauba wax back to big companies a difficult task.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2024
People allergic to propolis may also react to balsam of Peru, carnauba wax or fragrances.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2023
According to a now-archived blog post by the university, after an hour, "all that remained in the beaker was a pair of brown carnauba wax eyes floating in a purple Phenol soup."
From Salon ● Feb. 2, 2023
Their blended wax, according to the brand, includes beeswax, paraffin and carnauba.
From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 2022
Waxing of tomatoes by immersion in a dilute water emulsion of paraffine and carnauba waxes is being tried out with very promising results.
From The Tomato by Work, Paul
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