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earwax

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ear·wax  (îrwks)
n.
The yellowish, waxlike secretion of certain glands lining the canal of the external ear. Also called cerumen.
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Noun1.earwax - a soft yellow wax secreted by glands in the ear canal
cerumen
wax - any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water
Translations
earwax [ˈɪəwæks] n → cérumen m
earwax [ˈɪəwæks] n → cerume m


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