carnauba

• اسم يشير إلى شمع صلب أصفر أو بني يستخرج من أوراق نخلة الكرنوبة ويستخدم في تلميع الأرضيات والمواد الملمعة، كما يشير إلى النخلة البرازيلية المروحية التي تنتج جذورًا صالحة للأكل وأليافًا مفيدة من أوراقها وهذا الشمع.

A noun referring to a hard, yellowish to brownish wax obtained from the leaves of the carnauba palm, commonly used in floor waxes and polishes; also refers to the Brazilian fan palm itself, which yields an edible root, useful leaf fiber, and the wax.

1. Carnauba waxC1formaltechnical

   A hard, yellowish to brownish wax obtained from the leaves of the carnauba palm, commonly used in floor waxes, polishes, and cosmetics.

   شمع الكرنوبة

   • Carnauba wax is often used to give a high-gloss finish to car waxes.
   • Many lip balms contain carnauba wax for its texture and durability.
   • The floor was polished with a product containing carnauba wax.

   المرادفاتcarnauba wax

2. Carnauba palmC1formalscientific

   A Brazilian fan palm (Copernicia prunifera) that yields an edible root, a useful leaf fiber, and a brittle yellowish wax from its leaves.

   نخلة الكارنوبا

   • The carnauba palm is native to northeastern Brazil.
   • Local communities harvest the leaves of the carnauba palm for wax production.
   • The edible root of the carnauba palm is sometimes used in traditional dishes.

   المرادفاتcarnauba palm