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earwax

/ˈɪr.wæks/

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noun

/ˈɪr.wæks/B1formal
  • ruМягкое желтое вещество, выделяемое железами в слуховом проходе, которое помогает защищать и очищать ухо.

A soft yellow substance secreted by glands in the ear canal that helps protect and clean the ear.

uncountable

  1. EarwaxA2formalmedical

    A soft, yellowish substance produced by glands inside the ear canal, which helps protect and clean the ear.

    ruУшная сера

    • The doctor used a special tool to remove excess earwax.
    • Earwax usually works its way out of the ear naturally.
    • Using cotton swabs can push earwax deeper into the ear canal.
    • She had a buildup of earwax that affected her hearing.

    Synonymscerumen

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  • earwax's possessive singular form