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sealing wax
uncountable noun
Sealing wax is a hard, usually red, substance that melts quickly and is used for putting seals on documents or letters.
sealing wax in British English
noun
a hard material made of shellac, turpentine, and pigment that softens when heated. It is used for sealing documents, parcels, letters, etc
sealing wax in American English
a combination of resin and turpentine used for sealing letters, dry cells, etc.: it is hard at normal temperatures but softens when heated
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