white wax
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white wax
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In reference to Chinese wax, a calque of Chinese 白蠟 /白蜡 (báilà, “white wax”).
noun whitewax
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Synonym of beeswax, when purified or bleached to a white color, particularly for candles or medicine.
Similar: beeswax, when purified or bleached to a white color, particularly for candles or medicine
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Synonym of Chinese wax.
Similar: Chinese wax
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title = {white wax},
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