beeswaxes
Apiary coating substances
Beeswaxes is the plural of beeswax—the yellowish substance secreted by honeybees to build their combs.
Different beeswaxes vary in color, purity, and processing: The craftsman compared several beeswaxes before choosing one for his candles.
Beeswax is used in candles, cosmetics, and wood polish.
The phrase none of your beeswax is a playful way of saying "mind your own business."
Wax matrix of hexagons
- propolisResinous hive sealant
- hiveBee dwelling structure
- beekeepingMaintaining hives for honey
- apiaryHive-keeping grounds
comb · beekeeper · beehive · nectar · pollen · drone · brood · harvest
Smooth by rubbing
- buffAvid fan; also burnish
- sheenSoft surface luster
- lusterSoft reflected light
- glossShine or annotation
sealant · finish · patina · shine · smoothness · protection · preservation · conditioning
honeycomb
Wax matrix of hexagons
- propolisResinous hive sealant
- hiveBee dwelling structure
- beekeepingMaintaining hives for honey
apiary · comb · beekeeper · beehive · nectar · pollen · drone · brood · harvest · cappings
polish
Smooth by rubbing
gloss · sealant · finish · patina · shine · smoothness · protection · preservation · conditioning · waterproofing
- beeswax candleLight made from hive secretion
- beeswax wrapsCoated fabric food covers
- beeswax crayonsColoring sticks from apiary product