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Vocabulary Entry
wax
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A substance made from fat and oils that is solid at room temperature, often used for making candles or for coating surfaces.
Example Sentences
"She used a sheet of beeswax to make a candle."
"The surface was coated with a layer of wax to protect the wood."
"He purchased some wax for his art project."
V
verb
To apply wax to a surface or to increase in intensity or degree.
Example Sentences
"She decided to wax the car to make it shine."
"The moon will wax over the next few nights."
"He learned how to wax his surfboard for better performance."