Carnauba (Noun)
Meaning 1
Hard yellowish to brownish wax from leaves of the carnauba palm used especially in floor waxes and polishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The furniture polish contained a high percentage of carnauba, giving it a rich, glossy finish.
- The carnauba wax was carefully applied to the hardwood floor to protect it from scratches and spills.
- The manufacturer of the car wax claimed that the addition of carnauba made it more durable and longer-lasting.
- The old-fashioned floor polish recipe called for a mixture of beeswax and carnauba to create a hard, protective coating.
- The carnauba palm, native to Brazil, is the only source of this valuable wax, which is highly prized for its polishing properties.
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Meaning 2
Brazilian fan palm having an edible root; source of a useful leaf fiber and a brittle yellowish wax.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.