"Chinese wax" meaning in All languages combined

See Chinese wax on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Chinese wax (uncountable)
  1. A gelatinous crystalline substance obtained from the wax secreted by certain insects, used in the manufacture of candles, polishes, etc. Wikipedia link: Chinese wax Tags: uncountable Synonyms: pela, whitewax
    Sense id: en-Chinese_wax-en-noun-Q65BSjVk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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