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carnauba wax

/kɑːrˈnaʊbə wæks/

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/kɑːrˈnaʊbə wæks/C1formaltechnical
  • ruНатуральный воск, получаемый из листьев бразильской пальмы карнауба, широко используемый в полиролях, косметике и пищевых покрытиях благодаря своей твёрдой, глянцевой текстуре.

A natural wax obtained from the leaves of the Brazilian carnauba palm, commonly used in polishes, cosmetics, and food coatings for its hard, glossy finish.

  1. Natural plant waxC1formal

    A hard, natural wax obtained from the leaves of the Brazilian carnauba palm tree, used in polishes, cosmetics, and food coatings.

    ruНатуральный растительный воск

    • Carnauba wax is often used to give a glossy finish to car waxes.
    • Many lip balms contain carnauba wax for texture.
    • The food industry uses carnauba wax as a coating for fruits and candies.