A solid, yellowish substance secreted by bees, used in making candles, polishes, and other products. The candle was made from pure beeswax, giving it a natural honey scent.
A substance similar to beeswax, used for various purposes such as polishing or creating a protective coating. He applied a layer of car wax to protect the paint from scratches.
A resinous substance used in the production of certain types of records or phonograph cylinders. The old phonograph played music from a wax cylinder.
A cosmetic product used for removing hair from the body. She decided to use wax strips for her leg hair removal.
Cerumen; a yellowish, greasy secretion found in the ear canal of humans and some other mammals. Excess ear wax can sometimes cause temporary hearing loss.