Japan wax
Japan wax noun: a yellowish fat obtained by refining the protective coat from the berries of various Asian sumacs of the genus Toxicodendron.
Noun
Japan wax (countable and uncountable, plural Japan waxes)
- A yellowish fat obtained by refining the protective coat from the berries of various Asian sumacs of the genus Toxicodendron.
- Of recent years Japan wax is an important article of commerce, and it was while examining a lot of several carloads some time ago that the though occurred to me why cannot it be used pharmaceutically?1899 June, Robert C. Purcell, “Japan Wax as a Substitute of Beeswax in Ointments and Cerates”, in Merck Report, volume 8, page 257
- There are many grades of genuine Japan waxes available which are distinguished by brand names.1963, Harry Bennett, Natural & synthetic waxes, page 146
- Synonyms:
- sumac wax
Japan wax meaning in Tamil
Japan wax in Tamil
- ஜப்பான் மெழுகு
Synonyms of Japan wax
Forms of Japan wax
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Origin of Japan wax
From the location (Japan) where this waxy substance was first refined and used.
Questions about Japan wax
- What does Japan wax mean?
- Japan wax means a yellowish fat obtained by refining the protective coat from the berries of various Asian sumacs of the genus Toxicodendron.
- What is Japan wax in Tamil?
- Japan wax in Tamil is ஜப்பான் மெழுகு. See Japan wax meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is Japan wax?
- Japan wax is a noun.
- What is the plural of Japan wax?
- The plural of Japan wax is Japan waxes.
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