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wax

substance

Related forms: wax · 5 words in this dictionary

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5 words

a solid, slightly shiny substance that becomes soft when warm and melts easily, used for making candles, polish, models, etc.

Shared component: wax · substance

Having a smooth, pale, slightly shiny surface like wax.

wax+y

Shared component: wax · substance

treated or coated with wax to make something shiny, waterproof, or preserved.

wax+ed

Shared component: wax · substance

made of wax or resembling wax in appearance or texture

wax+en

Shared component: wax · substance

a yellow waxy substance produced inside the ear to protect it

ear+wax

Shared component: wax · substance