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PRONUNCIATION OF JAPAN WAX

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF JAPAN WAX

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Japan wax is a noun.
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WHAT DOES JAPAN WAX MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Japan wax

Japan wax

Japan wax also known as sumac wax, China green tallow, and Japan tallow. This material is a pale-yellow, waxy, water-insoluble solid with a gummy feel, obtained from the berries of certain sumacs native to Japan and China, such as Toxicodendron vernicifluum and Toxicodendron succedanea. Japan wax is a byproduct of lacquer manufacture. It is not a true wax but a fat that contains 10-15% palmitin, stearin, and olein with about 1% japanic acid. Japan wax is sold in flat squares or disks and has a rancid odor. It is extracted by expression and heat, or by the action of solvents.

Definition of Japan wax in the English dictionary

The definition of Japan wax in the dictionary is a yellow wax obtained from the berries of plants of the genus Rhus. It is used in making matches, soaps, candles, and polishes.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE JAPAN WAX

Japan Current
Japan plum
Japan tallow
Japanese
Japanese andromeda
Japanese basil
Japanese beetle
Japanese cedar
Japanese Chin
Japanese flowering cherry
Japanese ivy
Japanese lantern
Japanese larch
Japanese persimmon
Japanese quince
Japanese red cedar
Japanese river fever
Japanese slippers
Japanese stranglehold
Japanese umbrella pine

WORDS THAT END LIKE JAPAN WAX

bikini wax
bone wax
Brazilian bikini wax
carnauba wax
Chinese wax
cobbler´s wax
earth wax
Geraldton wax
mineral wax
montan wax
paraffin wax
sealing wax
ski wax
vegetable wax

Synonyms and antonyms of Japan wax in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Japan wax» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF JAPAN WAX

Find out the translation of Japan wax to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Japan wax from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Japan wax» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

日本蜡
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cera de Japón
570 millions of speakers

English

Japan wax
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जापान मोम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اليابان الشمع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

японский воск
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cera do Japão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জাপান মোম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

la cire du Japon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lilin Jepun
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Japanwachs
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

日本ろう
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

일본 왁스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Jepang wax
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Nhật Bản sáp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஜப்பான் மெழுகு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जपान मोम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Japonya balmumu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cera del Giappone
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wosk japoński
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

японський віск
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ceară de Japonia
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Ιαπωνία κερί
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Japan was
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

japanvax
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Japan voks
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Japan wax

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «JAPAN WAX»

The term «Japan wax» is normally little used and occupies the 147.566 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «JAPAN WAX» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Japan wax

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «JAPAN WAX»

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Chemistry of Organic Bodies, Vegetables
SECTION X. OF JAPAN WAX. A species of wax has been known for some time in India, under the name of Japan wax. A specimen of it was sent me about three years ago from Canton. But no information was communicated respecting the ...
Thomas Thomson, 1838
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Toxic Substances Control Act: Trademarks and Product Names ...
Frank B Ross Co Inc.— cont'd Ross Japan Wax Substitute * 1708/2 Ross Japan Wax Substitute 180 Ross Japan Wax Substitute 670 Ross Japan Wax Substitute 749 Ross Japan Wax Substitute 752 Ross Japan Wax Substitute 753 Ross ...
United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Toxic Substances, 1979
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The Complete Technology Book on Wax and Polishes (Reprint)
Japan wax is derived from the protective coating on the berry kernels from several varieties of the Japanese sumac trees. The wax is prepared by crushing the aged berries and then extracting by means of pressure. To refine, the wax is again ...
NIIR Board of Consultants & Engineers, 2011
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Kirk-Othmer Food and Feed Technology
It has an acid number of 13–18, a saponification number of $55 and an iodine value of 20–45. Typically, the refined wax has a melting point from 67 to 808C, its penetration is 3 dmm at 258C. 4.3. Japan Wax. That product [8001-39-6] is not a  ...
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Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives
Japan wax; Rhus succedanea wax; Waxes, Japan. 8001-39-6 Other CAS number(s) 61790-00-9 Japan wax is a tallow obtained from the fruits of the oriental sumac, Rhus succedanea (Japan, Formosa, and Indo-China), R. vernicifera (Japan) ...
George A. Burdock, 1997
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The Chemist
hydrochloric acid : the acid, which was then separated, showed no traces of oleic acid; the latter acid does not exist, therefore, in Japan wax, and its absence has also been confirmed by the results of its dry distillation and of its oxidation.
‎1843
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Selected Formulary Handbook
NPCS Board of Consultants & Engineers. Resins, Gums and Waxes 451 450 Selected Formulary Handbook Montan Wax ....................................................30-35 oz. This give's a product of minimum shrinkage. Electrical Are Resistant Insulation A ...
NPCS Board of Consultants & Engineers, 2007
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Two Thousand Formulas, Recipes and Trade Secrets: The ...
... Beeswax 8 Japan Wax 2 Eozolin 9 Pine Oil 1 * Wine or Liquor Barrel Wax Tallow 24 Paraffin 50 Japan Wax 5 Beeswax 5 Venice Turpentine 4 Eosin Oil 1 Talc 10 ♢ Thread Wax Beeswax 40 Japan Wax 10 Paraffin Wax 150 Shoemaker's  ...
Harry Bennett, 2003
9
Industrial Chemistry
In hot solvent, bees wax, candelilla wax, carnauba wax, Japan wax, montan wax and spermaceti wax, are soluble. Chinese wax is partly soluble in 95% hot alcohol, while ceresin and ozocerite are insoluble. Ceresin, Chinese wax, Japan wax, ...
B.K Sharma
10
Dental Materials at a Glance
65 M onta n 72-92 22—42 155 42-52 294 Carnauba 54-91 22—52 156 Ouricury 79-54 22—45 156 45-52 507 Candelilla 65-75 22—40 152 40—52 565 Japan wax Ca. 51 22—59 504 59-45 755 Beeswax 65-70 22—41 544 41-50 1045 inlay  ...
J. Anthony von Fraunhofer, 2013

9 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «JAPAN WAX»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Japan wax is used in the context of the following news items.
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Global wax market, share, size, trends, analysis and industry …
... wax, jojoba oil, soy wax, rice bran wax, tallow tree wax, beeswax, rice bran wax, shellac wax, candelilla wax, vegetable wax and Japan wax. «WhaTech, Jul 15»
2
Wax (Petroleum & Mineral Wax, Synthetic Wax, and Natural Wax …
Natural wax product segment comprises beeswax, vegetable wax and others (including Japan wax and rice bran wax). The report also ... «MarketWatch, Jun 15»
3
Japan's wax market to 2022 scrutinized in new research
Japan wax market is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period owing to rising demand for natural wax products in various ... «WhaTech, Jun 15»
4
Burbot oil in Baudette kickstarts a billion-dollar biz
They recommended Japan Wax, a product hard as concrete, sold in slabs. This was just what I wanted and bought their entire supply. Then the ... «Hometown Focus, May 15»
5
Wax Market for Candles, Packaging, Wood & Fire-logs, Rubber …
Natural wax product segment comprises beeswax, vegetable wax and others (including Japan wax and rice bran wax). The report also ... «PR Newswire, Apr 15»
6
Research and Markets: Wax Market for Candles, Packaging, Wood …
Natural wax product segment comprises beeswax, vegetable wax and others (including Japan wax and rice bran wax). The report also ... «Business Wire, Mar 15»
7
X Japan wax lyrical at Madame Tussauds debut
This Monday, members of the seminal metal band X Japan were in Odaiba rubbing shoulders with the likes of Brad Pitt, Lady Gaga and ... «The Japan Times, May 13»
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TAKE YOUR BEST SHOTS
Japan Wax. 6Wax figures of Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, are unveiled by models wearing costumes ... «Voice of America, Nov 12»
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Jeni Fairey Speaks on Hip-Hop Rap Icon Tupac Wax Figure
Jeni Fairey - The wax we use at Madame Tussauds is a special mixture of beeswax and Japan wax so it is suitable for display in Madame ... «ThugLifeArmy.com, Mar 06»

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« EDUCALINGO. Japan wax [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/japan-wax>. May 2024 ».
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