insect wax

noun

Synonym of Chinese wax.

Similar
Chinese wax
OriginChinese 蟲蠟 /虫蜡 →
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Meanings

nouninsect wax (uncountable)
  1. uncountableSynonym of Chinese wax.

    Synonyms: Chinese wax

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of Chinese wax.

Similar
Chinese wax
Also see
chinese wax

Origin

  1. Chinese蟲蠟 /虫蜡
  2. Englishinsect wax

A calque of Chinese 蟲蠟 /虫蜡.

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APA

insect wax. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/insect%20wax

MLA

“insect wax.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/insect%20wax. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “insect wax,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/insect%20wax.

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