An organic chemical substance, a type of lipid that is flexible and easy to form at room temperature, has a melting point of 45°C or higher, cannot dissolve in [[water]], and is hydrophobic and repels water.

Waxes such as paraffin and beeswax, and hard fats such as tallow are used for lighting and decorative [[candle]]s. 

h4. See also

* [[wax seal]]
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