Definitions for carnauba wax
car·nau·ba wax

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1. carnauba wax, carnaubanoun

   hard yellowish to brownish wax from leaves of the carnauba palm used especially in floor waxes and polishes

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1. carnauba waxnoun

   A yellow-brown wax obtained from the leaves of the Brazilian carnauba palm (Copernicia prunifera); used in cosmetics, polishes etc.

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1. Carnauba wax

   Carnauba (; Portuguese: carnaúba [kahnaˈubɐ]), also called Brazil wax and palm wax, is a wax of the leaves of the carnauba palm Copernicia prunifera (synonym: Copernicia cerifera), a plant native to and grown only in the northeastern Brazilian states of Ceará, Piauí, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Norte, Maranhão and Bahia. It is known as the "Queen of Waxes". In its pure state, it is usually available in the form of hard yellow-brown flakes. It is obtained by collecting and drying the leaves, beating them to loosen the wax, then refining and bleaching it. As a food additive, its E number is E903.

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1. carnauba wax

   Carnauba wax is a type of wax derived from the leaves of the palm tree Copernicia prunifera, also known as the carnauba tree, native to northeastern Brazil. This wax is harvested by beating the leaves, causing the wax to crumble off. It appears yellowish-brown in its raw state, and once it's refined it can turn clear or pale yellow. Carnauba wax is known for its high melting point and glossy finish. It is widely used in various industries including food, cosmetics, automotive and pharmaceuticals. In these sectors, it typically serves as a polish, coating or binder.

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1. Carnauba wax

   Carnauba, also called Brazil wax and palm wax, is a wax of the leaves of the palm Copernicia prunifera, a plant native to and grown only in the northeastern Brazilian states of Piauí, Ceará, and Rio Grande do Norte. It is known as "queen of waxes" and in its pure state, usually comes in the form of hard yellow-brown flakes. It is obtained from the leaves of the carnauba palm by collecting and drying them, beating them to loosen the wax, then refining and bleaching the wax.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of carnauba wax in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

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   The numerical value of carnauba wax in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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3. ^ Wikipedia
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