japan wax

ja·pan wax

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [juh-pan waks]
- /dʒəˈpæn wæks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [juh-pan waks]
- /dʒəˈpæn wæks/

Definitions of japan wax words

noun japan wax a pale-yellow, waxy, water-insoluble solid obtained from the fruit of certain sumacs, especially Rhus succedanea, native to Japan and China: used chiefly in the manufacture of candles, furniture polishes, and floor waxes. 1
noun japan wax a yellow wax obtained from the berries of plants of the genus Rhus. It is used in making matches, soaps, candles, and polishes 0
noun japan wax a white, waxy fat obtained from the fruit of several Asiatic sumacs (esp. Toxicodendron verniciflua and T. succedanea), used in lubricants, polishes, etc. 0

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Origin of japan wax

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60

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Parts of speech for Japan wax

noun

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japan wax popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

japan wax usage trend in Literature

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