montane wax

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• montan wax — /mon tan/ a dark brown bituminous wax extracted from lignite and peat: used chiefly in polishes and waxes for furniture, shoes, etc. Also called lignite wax. [1905 10; < L montanus of a mountain (see MONTANE)] * * * …   Universalium

• montan wax — mon′tan wax [[t]ˈmɒn tæn[/t]] n. a dark brown bituminous wax extracted from lignite and peat • Etymology: 1905–10; < L montānus of a mountain (see montane) …   From formal English to slang

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• montanwax — mon·tan wax (mŏnʹtən, tăn ) n. A hard white wax obtained from lignite and used in the manufacture of polishes, paints, and phonograph records.   [From Latin montānus, montane. See montane.] * * * …   Universalium