beeswax

UK
/ˈbiːzwæks/
US
/ˈbizˌwæks/
beeswaxnoun
beeswaxes
pl
Translations
cire d'abeille
The artisan used beeswax to create a set of beautifully scented candles.
L'artisan a utilisé de la cire d'abeille pour créer un ensemble de bougies délicieusement parfumées.
Additional translations
affairesFamilier, surtout dans l'expression none of your beeswax.
Definitions
A natural wax produced by honey bees, used in making candles, cosmetics, and as a food additive.
The artisan used beeswax to create a set of beautifully scented candles.
An informal term meaning one's own business or personal affairs.
It's none of your beeswax what I do after work.
beeswaxverb
beeswaxed
Past Simple
beeswaxed
Past Participle
beeswaxing
ing-form
Transitive verb meaning to coat, treat, or polish with beeswax.
Translations
enduire de cire d'abeille
The craftsman beeswaxed the wooden sculpture for a glossy finish.
L'artisan a enduit la sculpture en bois de cire d'abeille pour obtenir une finition brillante.
Definitions
To coat, treat, or polish with beeswax.
The craftsman beeswaxed the wooden sculpture for a glossy finish.
beeswaxadjective
more beeswax
Comp.
most beeswax
Super.
UK
/ˈbiːzwæks/
US
/ˈbizˌwæks/
Attributive use: describes items made of or containing beeswax (e.g., "beeswax candle").
Translations
de cire d'abeille
She lit a beeswax candle during the power outage.
Elle a allumé une bougie de cire d'abeille pendant la panne de courant.
Definitions
Made of, containing, or relating to beeswax.
She lit a beeswax candle during the power outage.