carnauba

• Fester, gelblicher bis brauner pflanzlicher Wachs, der aus den Blättern der Carnaubapalme gewonnen wird und vor allem in Fußboden- und Autowachsen verwendet wird; bezeichnet außerdem die brasilianische Fächerpalme selbst, die eine essbare Wurzel, nutzbare Blattfasern und Wachs liefert.

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.

   Carnaubawachs

   • 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.

   Synonymecarnauba 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.

   Carnauba-Palme

   • 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.

   Synonymecarnauba palm