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wax

/wæks/

Meanings
  • noun

    A substance, typically a mixture of various natural or synthetic resins, that can be melted and shaped when hot and then hardens upon cooling.

    - "The artist used wax to create intricate sculptures."
    - "The bees produce wax to build their honeycombs."

Pronunciation
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Antonyms

wane
Synonyms

beeswax , cerumen , earwax , disc , disk , record , polish , waxen , polish , bump off , knock off , whack , buff , burnish , furbish , polish , shine , become
Rhymes
Words rhyming with wax
lax , jacks , backs , tracks
Variants
List of all variants of wax that leads to same result
beeswax , wax , waxes , waxlike , waxed , waxing , waxen , wax bean , wax beans , wax light , wax lights , wax moth , wax moths , wax museum , wax myrtle , wax myrtles
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The Old English word 'wax' comes from the Proto-Germanic 'waxan', meaning 'to be moulded'.


Trivia
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  1. Wax is the oldest known substance used for making candles.

  2. The world record for the largest block of beeswax is over 13 tons.

  3. The word 'wax' is also used as a verb to mean 'to cover or coat with wax'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Candle: A long-burning wick coated with wax, used as a source of light.

  2. Waxing: A process of applying a thin layer of wax to the skin, followed by removal to remove unwanted hair.


Culture
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In many cultures, wax has been used for various purposes such as making candles, creating sculptures, and coating surfaces for preservation. In literature, wax has been used as a metaphor for something that is hard and unyielding, while in music, the term 'wax cylinder' refers to early sound recordings.

How to Memorize "wax"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a block of wax being melted in a pot. Visualize the liquid wax being poured into a mold and then hardening as it cools.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'wax' with the feeling of holding a candle during a power outage or the sound of an old record playing on a turntable.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Wax On, Wax Off' from the movie 'The Karate Kid' to remember the word 'wax'.


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