Japan tallow

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• Japan tallow — noun a yellow wax obtained from sumac berries; used in polishes • Syn: ↑Japan wax • Hypernyms: ↑wax * * * noun see japan wax * * * Japan wax or Japan tallow noun A fat obtained from the berries of …   Useful english dictionary

• Japan wax — 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 Rhus verniciflua (Japanese sumac tree) and R. succedanea (Japanese wax tree). Japan wax is a byproduct …   Wikipedia

• Japan — lacquer or varnish; Japan wax also called Japan tallow or sumac wax …   Eponyms, nicknames, and geographical games

• Japan wax — noun a yellow wax obtained from sumac berries; used in polishes • Syn: ↑Japan tallow • Hypernyms: ↑wax * * * noun or japan tallow Usage: usually capitalized J : a yellowish fat obtained from the be …   Useful english dictionary

• Japan wax — a pale yellow, waxy, water insoluble solid obtained from the fruit of certain sumacs, esp. Rhus succedanea, native to Japan and China: used chiefly in the manufacture of candles, furniture polishes, and floor waxes. Also called Japan tallow,… …   Universalium

• Chinese tallow — Taxobox name = Chinese tallow image width = 250px image caption = Chinese tallow tree leaves and blossom buds regnum = Plantae divisio = Magnoliophyta classis = Magnoliopsida ordo = Malpighiales familia = Euphorbiaceae subfamilia = Euphorbioideae …   Wikipedia

• Triadica sebifera — Chinese tallow Chinese tallow tree leaves and blossom buds Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae …   Wikipedia

• History of candle making — Candle making was developed independently in many countries throughout history. The earliest known candles were made from whale fat by the Chinese, during the Qin Dynasty (221–206 BC). In early China and Japan, tapers were made with wax from… …   Wikipedia

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• Biodiesel — This article is about transesterified lipids. For hydrogenated alkane renewable diesel, see Vegetable oil refining. For biomass and organic waste to fuel production, see Biomass to liquid. For unmodified vegetable oil used as motor fuel, see… …   Wikipedia

• Shoe polish — (or boot polish), usually a waxy paste or a cream, is a consumer product used to shine, waterproof, and restore the appearance of leather shoes or boots, thereby extending the footwear s life. In some regions mdash;including New Zealand mdash;… …   Wikipedia