carnauba

• 一种从巴西棕榈树叶中提取的坚硬、淡黄或棕色的蜡，广泛用于地板蜡和抛光剂；也指产这种蜡的巴西扇叶棕榈树，其根可食、叶纤维可用。

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.

   巴西棕榈蜡

   • 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.

   同义词carnauba 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.

   巴西蜡棕

   • 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.

   同义词carnauba palm