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Chinese insect wax

Scope note

Fairly hard, yellowish-white wax produced by insects that are cultivated by humans; used for general purposes and as a substitute for beeswax. AHMT

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300014594

Broader Terms used

insect wax

Created

12yrs ago

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