montan wax

[ mon-tan ]

noun

1. a dark-brown bituminous wax extracted from lignite and peat: used chiefly in polishes and waxes for furniture, shoes, etc.

montan wax

/ ˈmɒntæn /

noun

1. a hard wax obtained from lignite and peat, varying in colour from white to dark brown. It is used in polishes and candles

Word History and Origins

Origin of montan wax¹

1905–10; < Latin montānus of a mountain ( montane )

Word History and Origins

Origin of montan wax¹

C20: from Latin montānus of a mountain