cover with wax; 'wax the car' go up or advance; 'Sales were climbing after prices were lowered' any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water increase in phase; 'the moon is waxing'
Wax has traditionally referred to a substance that is secreted by bees (beeswax) and used by them in constructing their honeycombs.
Wax (born as Cho Hye-ri on 31 May 1976) is a popular Korean singer.
Wax was a 1980s pop group consisting of Andrew Gold and 10cc bassist Graham Gouldman.
Wax was a San Jose, California punkrock band, consisting of Joe Sib (vocals), Tom Gardocki (guitar), Dave Georgeff (bass), and Loomis Fall (drums). The band was best known for the MTV 'buzz clip' song and video 'California,' directed by Spike Jonze. ...
Wax is the seventh studio album by French new wave band Indochine. It was released in 1996 and is the follow-up album to 1993's Un Jour Dans Notre Vie.
Beeswax; Earwax; Any oily, water-resistant substance; normally long-chain hydrocarbons, alcohols or esters; Any preparation containing wax, used as a polish; A phonograph record; To apply wax to (something, such as a shoe, a floor, a car or an apple), usually to make it shiny; To remove hair ...
(AS weax, wax) Esters of alcohol higher than glycerol, which are insoluble in water and difficult to hydrolyze; wax forms protective waterproof layers on leaves, stems, fruits, animal fur and integuments of insects.
comes in a variety of forms including organic such as carnauba and paraffin and synthetic. Waxes may contain silicone for easier application and removal and enhanced shine. ...
means an organic mixture or compound with low melting point and high molecular weight, which is solid at room temperature. Waxes are generally similar in composition to fats and oils except that they contain no glycerides. ...
Adhesive material used to bond image elements to the paste-up base sheet. Wax coaters apply hot liquid to the back of the proof copy.
increase in the phase of a moon or planet.
A lipid material with considerable oxygen inserted in the molecule; high melting point and relatively impermeable to water.
An adhesive material used to affix typeset copy and artwork to a paste-up board.
Increase of the illuminated portion of a object as observed from Earth. The waxing moon refers to that portion of the lunar revolution between new ...
A liquid or solid long-chain paraffinic compound used for hot-melt adhesives, bitumen additives, construction board, tyres, extrusion of polymers, printing inks, cosmetics and candles, among other applications.
A compound used as a release agent. See RELEASE AGENT.
ear wax is a yellowish, waxy substance secreted in the ear canal. It plays a vital role in the human ear canal in cleaning and lubrication, and also provides some protection from bacteria, fungus, and insects.
an ester similar to a fat or a phospholipid but containing a monohydroxy alcohol instead of glycerol
(children's language) take turns when kicking a football from end to end.
Usually applied by an arch, forms water resistant coating on vehicle for shine, polishing and protection. Sometimes applied in foam form or liquid.
Solid or semi-solid, light-colored, more-or-less translucent crystalline mass, slightly greasy to the touch, consisting of a mixture of solid hydrocarbons in which paraffin series predominates. Waxes are used as lubricants or processing aids in many polymers and applications.
Solid or semi-solid material derived from petroleum distillates or residues by such treatments as chilling, precipitating with a solvent or de ...
Woodcarver's and cabinet makers choice of finish throughout Europe. They have used furniture wax for years to not only protect the original quality of the wood, but also to restore antiques to their original patina. Wax comes in many shades and finishes to a soft luster. ...
used for carving, engraving, moulding, modelling and casting because it is sensitive to pressure and a good material for fine detail work: traditional recipes combined beeswax with turpentine, tallow or rosin in varying proportions for various degrees of hardness or malleability
Another name for records. The compulsion to buy them can lead to financial hardship and happiness at the same time.
Prevents braces from rubbing the cheeks and lips
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