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carnauba wax

/kɑːrˈnaʊbə wæks/

Tradução: Cera natural extraída das folhas da carnaúba, palmeira nativa do Nordeste do Brasil, muito usada em polidores, cosméticos, alimentos e revestimentos por ser dura e brilhante.

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/kɑːrˈnaʊbə wæks/C1formaltechnical
  • ptCera natural extraída das folhas da carnaúba, palmeira nativa do Nordeste do Brasil, muito usada em polidores, cosméticos, alimentos e revestimentos por ser dura e brilhante.

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.

    ptCera vegetal natural

    • 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.