beeswax
noun
Note: Beeswax is typically colorless when first secreted but takes on a yellow or brownish color after bits of pollen, propolis, and other matter becomes mixed in. White beeswax sold commercially consists of yellow beeswax that has been subjected to bleaching or has been filtered to remove impurities. Beeswax is used as an ingredient in various products including candles, cosmetics, and sealants.
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 14 May 2024
The piece, titled Pollen from Hazelnut, was the work of Wolfgang Laib, a German artist whose other handicrafts make use of natural materials like beeswax and milk.
—Gabriela Riccardi, Quartz, 8 May 2024
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