Beeswax
(noun)
A wax secreted by worker bees and used to make honeycomb and as a natural sealant and protectant in cosmetics and other products.
Origin:
Beeswax, from bee + wax, is a wax secreted by worker bees and used to make honeycomb and as a natural sealant and protectant in cosmetics and other products.
Examples:
- The candle was made of beeswax.
- Beeswax is used as a natural sealant in cosmetics.
- The furniture polish was made with beeswax.
- He bought a block of beeswax to make homemade candles.
- Beeswax is used to make honeycomb for bees to store honey.