Japan wax

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Japan wax

A pale yellow solid wax obtained from the berries of certain plant species of the genus Rhus and used in wax matches, soaps, and food packaging and as a substitute for beeswax.

Japan wax, tallow

(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Dyeing) a yellow wax obtained from the berries of plants of the genus Rhus. It is used in making matches, soaps, candles, and polishes

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Japan wax - a yellow wax obtained from sumac berries; used in polishes

Japan tallow

wax - any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water

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