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I . wax1 [wæks] N

II . wax1 [wæks] VB trans

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wax
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wax2 [wæks] VB intr

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sealing wax N

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Hair wax has been used for many years.
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The new stamps were embossed individually onto paper or a wax wafer.
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However, the water is fixed to the tip of each hair by the four wax free (hydrophilic) end cells.
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Peeling the latex from the skin can be painful to some people and does tend to pull body hairs out similar to waxing.
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The wax crayon repels watercolor paint that is brushed over it; the watercolor paint adheres to the paper surrounding the crayon.
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Other materials employed in her work include clay, rope, wax, wood, and burlap.
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Fifteen pounds of boiled bayberries would provide only one pound of wax.
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Wax from the brood comb of the honey bee hive tends to be darker than wax from the honeycomb.
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Ski bases are waxed to reduce friction during forward motion, and kick wax can also be applied for grip.
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His earliest sculptures featured bullfighting themes, modeled in wax and cast in bronze.
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