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noun a type of flammable, waxy substance commonly used in candles, cosmetics, and other products

• The paraffin wax is commonly used in candle-making due to its low melting point.
• I need to buy some paraffin for my mom's birthday candles.
• Hey, can you grab me some paraffin for the bonfire tonight?
• Her words were like paraffin, igniting a firestorm of controversy.

noun a hard fatty substance made from rendered animal fat, used in making candles and soap

• Tallow is a rendered form of beef or mutton fat used in cooking and soap making.
• My grandma always used tallow instead of butter for baking.
• I heard tallow is a great alternative to expensive candles.
• The tallow of wisdom burns brightest in the darkest of times.

noun a solid substance that is typically used for polishing and protecting surfaces

verb to apply wax to something

• The antique furniture was carefully waxed to preserve its shine.
• I need to wax my car before the road trip.
• Let's wax those skis before hitting the slopes.
• Her confidence waxed and waned throughout the competition.

noun a cord or strand of loosely twisted, braided, or woven fibers in a candle, lamp, or oil stove that draws up fuel by capillary action to be burned

• The wick of the candle burned slowly as the room filled with a warm glow.
• Make sure to trim the wick before lighting the candle so it burns evenly.
• I love how this candle wick smells when it's burning.
• His temper was like a short wick, ready to explode at any moment.

noun a natural wax produced by honeybees for constructing their honeycombs

• Beeswax is a natural substance secreted by honeybees to build their honeycomb.
• I heard that beeswax can be used in making homemade candles.
• Hey, do you know where I can get some beeswax for my DIY project?
• Her lips were sealed with beeswax, indicating she would not reveal the secret.

noun a brand name for a specific type of floor wax

• The ader wax is a type of wax used in traditional candle-making.
• I bought some ader wax to make scented candles at home.
• Hey, do you know where I can get some ader wax for my DIY project?
• His words were like ader wax, smoothing over any rough edges in the conversation.