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ALL meanings of chinese wax

Chi·nese wax
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  • noun chinese wax a yellowish wax secreted by an oriental scale insect, Ceroplastes ceriferus, and used commercially 3
  • noun chinese wax a white to yellowish-white, gelatinous, water-insoluble substance obtained from the wax secreted by certain insects, especially a Chinese scale (Ericerus pela): used chiefly in the manufacture of polishes, sizes, and candles. 1
  • noun chinese wax A gelatinous crystalline substance obtained from the wax secreted by certain insects, used in the manufacture of candles, polishes, etc. 0
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