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bone wax

An·na·ba wax
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-nah-buh waks]
    • /ænˈnɑ bə wæks/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-nah-buh waks]
    • /ænˈnɑ bə wæks/

Definitions of bone wax words

  • noun bone wax a mixture of wax, oil, and carbolic acid applied to the cut surface of a bone to prevent bleeding 3
  • noun bone wax A kind of wax, usually beeswax with the addition of paraffin or some other agent to soften it, used to stop bleeding from bones during surgery. 0
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bone wax popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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