white wax

noun

1. a yellowish-white, somewhat translucent, tasteless solid, prepared by bleaching beeswax, used chiefly in pharmacy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of white wax¹

First recorded in 1535–45

Example Sentences

Officials have not identified the source of the grains of white wax.

From Washington Times

Officials have not identified the source of the grains of white wax.

From Seattle Times

You could use my White Wax, which will help to soften it and highlight the carvings, or my Gilding Wax to add a little gold or silver.

From Seattle Times

Inside there’s a glazed lemon poppy seed doughnut wrapped in thin, white wax paper.

From Literature

Jensen Tuna said the voluntary recall affects products imported from JK Fish, which is individually packaged in 1-pound clear plastic bags and sold in white wax 20-pound boxes.

From Fox News