carnauba

/kahr-nou-buh, -naw-, -noo-/US // kɑrˈnaʊ bə, -ˈnɔ-, -ˈnu- //UK // (kɑːˈnaʊbə) //

棕榈油,棕榈脂,棕榈树,卡纳瓦油

Definitions

n.名词 noun

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- : a palm, Copernicia prunifera, of Brazil, having palmate leaves covered with wax.
- : Also called carnauba wax . the hard, lustrous wax obtained from the leaves of this tree, used as a polish or floor wax.

If the ratio is above 3.8, it is very probable that Japanese or carnauba wax or grease has been added.
Carnauba wax is extensively used in the manufacture of candles.
The carnauba root likewise has a diuretic power, and possesses unusual efficacy, in the cure of acute and chronic blennorrhas.