beeswax
noun
bees·wax
ˈbēz-ˌwaks 
1
: a substance that is secreted by honeybees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull, typically yellow solid that is plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : wax sense 1
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.
2
US, informal
: personal concern : business
—used chiefly in the phrases mind your own beeswax and none of your beeswax
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That said, the beeswax forms a solid barrier but is not the most hydrating, especially during the dead of winter.
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Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 24 June 2025
Hand-turned and sanded from a durable walnut wood, this one is finished with a food-safe beeswax oil blend, according to East Fork Pottery.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2025
New & Noteworthy The moisturizing beeswax lip balm is now infused with the irresistible sweet heat flavor of Mike's Hot Honey for soft lips with a kick.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Both pans come unseasoned, but there’s one major difference—the Blue Carbon pan gets a heat-treatment, which prevents corrosion and rust, while the Mineral B pan comes with a beeswax coating for rust resistance during shipping.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 June 2025
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Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 24 June 2025
Hand-turned and sanded from a durable walnut wood, this one is finished with a food-safe beeswax oil blend, according to East Fork Pottery.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2025
New & Noteworthy The moisturizing beeswax lip balm is now infused with the irresistible sweet heat flavor of Mike's Hot Honey for soft lips with a kick.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Both pans come unseasoned, but there’s one major difference—the Blue Carbon pan gets a heat-treatment, which prevents corrosion and rust, while the Mineral B pan comes with a beeswax coating for rust resistance during shipping.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 June 2025
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“Beeswax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beeswax. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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