white wax; Chinese white wax
Meanings
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Chinese white wax; wax secreted by white wax insects
formalA traditional Chinese specialty product, mainly produced in Sichuan, Guizhou and other regions.
Chinese white wax is one of the unique natural wax resources in China.
This type of Chinese white wax has a high melting point, making it suitable for making high-end candles.
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In ancient times, people often used Chinese white wax to seal porcelain containers.
The shells of traditional Chinese medicine pills are often made with Chinese white wax to prevent the medicine from getting damp.
Chinese white wax can also be used to make waterproof wax paper.
noun
refined white beeswax
neutralRefined from beeswax to achieve a pure white appearance, different from the yellow natural beeswax.
This factory uses refined white beeswax to make eco-friendly candles.
Most traditional white candles are made from refined white beeswax.
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She bought some refined white beeswax to make handmade scented candles.
Refined white beeswax has a fine texture and produces very little smoke when burned.
Ancient court candles were often made from refined white beeswax.