Carnaubic

/kɑɹˈnaʊbɪk/ adjective

Definition

Of, relating to, or derived from carnauba wax or the carnauba palm tree.

Etymology

From carnauba (Portuguese carnaúba) plus English -ic suffix forming adjectives. Technical term used in chemistry and product manufacturing.

Kelly Says

Chemistry textbooks might refer to 'carnaubic esters' or 'carnaubic acid' when analyzing the exact chemical composition that makes carnauba wax so unusually hard and shiny.

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