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montan wax

American  
[mon-tan] / ˈmɒn tæn /

noun

  1. a dark-brown bituminous wax extracted from lignite and peat: used chiefly in polishes and waxes for furniture, shoes, etc.

montan wax British  
/ ˈmɒntæn /

noun

  1. a hard wax obtained from lignite and peat, varying in colour from white to dark brown. It is used in polishes and candles

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Etymology

Origin of montan wax

1905–10; < Latin montānus of a mountain ( montane )

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