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Wachs — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • wax noun A soft, oily solid substance, such as beeswax or paraffin, used for candles, polish, and other purposes.
  • waxy adj Resembling wax in texture, appearance, or feel.

Senses

Wachs is used for these senses in English:

  • wax Made of wax.
  • wax Any oily, water-resistant, solid or semisolid substance; normally long-chain hydrocarbons, alcohols or esters.
  • wax Any preparation containing wax, used as a polish.
  • waxy Resembling wax in texture or appearance.

wax — full definition

  1. noun A soft, oily solid substance, such as beeswax or paraffin, used for candles, polish, and other purposes.
  2. verb To coat or polish something with wax.
  3. verb To remove hair by applying and pulling off a layer of wax.
  4. verb Of the moon, to appear larger each night, building toward a full moon.
  5. verb To become or grow into a specified state, especially in the phrase "wax and wane."

waxy — full definition

  1. adj Resembling wax in texture, appearance, or feel.
  2. adj Of food, having a firm, low-starch texture that holds its shape when cooked.

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