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wax in Malay

lilin

UK/waks//wæks/

wax in Malay: lilin. In English, wax means any oily, water-resistant, solid or semisolid substance; normally long-chain hydrocarbons, alcohols or esters.

Malay words for wax

oily, water-resistant substance
lilin

English meaning of wax

  1. noun Any oily, water-resistant, solid or semisolid substance; normally long-chain hydrocarbons, alcohols or esters.
  2. noun Beeswax (a wax secreted by bees).
  3. noun Earwax (a wax secreted by the ears).
  4. noun Any preparation containing wax, used as a polish.

Full definition of wax

wax in a sentence

  • What role does the wax in your earhole fulfill?
  • He was charged with two felonies, for possession of Xanax and wax.
  • Holonym: wax and wane

Synonyms of wax

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Questions about wax in Malay

What is the meaning of wax in Malay?
Wax in Malay is lilin.
Apakah maksud wax dalam bahasa Melayu?
Wax: lilin.
What does wax mean in English?
Wax means any oily, water-resistant, solid or semisolid substance; normally long-chain hydrocarbons, alcohols or esters.

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