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1. shellac_wax

noun. a hard wax separated from shellac by its insolubility in alcohol.

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2. shellac

noun. ['ˈʃɛˌlæk'] a thin varnish made by dissolving lac in ethanol; used to finish wood.

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  • shellac (English)
  • lac (English)
  • laca (Portuguese)
  • shell (English)
  • schelle (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. wax

noun. ['ˈwæks'] any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water.

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  • wax (English)
  • weaxan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • wæx (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. wax

verb. ['ˈwæks'] cover with wax.

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  • wax (English)
  • weaxan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • wæx (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. wax

verb. ['ˈwæks'] go up or advance.

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  • wax (English)
  • weaxan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • wæx (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. wax

verb. ['ˈwæks'] increase in phase.

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  • wax (English)
  • weaxan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • wæx (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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