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Chinese wax

noun

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.

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Also called Chinese tree wax, insect wax.

Words nearby Chinese wax

Chinese vermilion, Chinese Wall, Chinese water deer, Chinese watermelon, Chinese water torture, Chinese wax, Chinese whispers, Chinese white, Chinese windlass, Chinese wisteria, Chinese wood oil
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British Dictionary definitions for Chinese wax

Chinese wax

Chinese treewax

/ (ˈtriːˌwæks) /

noun

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