1wax 
/ˈwæks/ noun
plural wax·es /ˈwæks/ noun 1 : a hard substance that becomes soft when it is heated and that is used to make various products (such as candles, crayons, or polish) [count] ▪ a variety of floor waxes [noncount] ▪ candles made of wax ▪ car wax [=a substance used to polish cars] — often used before another noun ▪ a wax candle/figurine — see also beeswax, sealing wax 2 [noncount] : a natural sticky substance that is produced inside the ear : earwax
— wax·like /ˈwæksˌlaɪk/ adjective [more waxlike; most waxlike]
▪ a waxlike substance
/ˈwæksˌlaɪk/ adjective [more waxlike; most waxlike] ▪ a waxlike substance
