2. Verb. (third-person singular of wax) ¹
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Definition of Waxes
1. wax [v] - See also: wax
Medical Definition of Waxes
1. A plastic substance deposited by insects or obtained from plants. Waxes are esters of various fatty acids with higher, usually monohydric alcohols. The wax of pharmacy is principally yellow wax (beeswax), the material of which honeycomb is made. It consists chiefly of cerotic acid and myricin and is used in making ointments, cerates, etc. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Waxes
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