Chinese wax

noun

1. a white to yellowish-white, gelatinous, water-insoluble substance obtained from the wax secreted by certain insects, especially a Chinese scale (Ericerus pela ): used chiefly in the manufacture of polishes, sizes, and candles.

Chinese wax

/ ˈtriːˌwæks /

noun

1. a yellowish wax secreted by an oriental scale insect, Ceroplastes ceriferus, and used commercially