wax
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Definition of wax:
- wax (noun):
- any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water.
- a substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids beeswax
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