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.

Also called Chinese tree wax, insect wax.

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British Dictionary definitions for chinese wax

Chinese wax

Chinese treewax

noun

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

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