wax paper

wax paper

n. Paper that has been made moistureproof by treatment with wax, used especially in cooking and for wrapping food for storage.

wax paper

n (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) paper treated or coated with wax or paraffin to make it waterproof

wax′ pa`per

n. a whitish, translucent wrapping paper made moistureproof by a paraffin coating. [1835–45]

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wax paper - paper that has been waterproofed by treatment with wax or paraffinpaper - a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

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