unwaxed

un·waxed | \ ˌən-ˈwakst

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Definition of unwaxed

: not coated or treated with wax : not waxed an unwaxed floor unwaxed dental floss

Examples of unwaxed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Pickle notes • Vegetables should be firm and snapping-fresh, and of course, unsprayed and unwaxed. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Quick pickling gives fresh veggies and fruit a tangy crunch in a day or less," 16 July 2019 Pecheux rubbed a black eyeliner pencil, like the M.A.C. Modern Twist Kajal Liner, along a strand of unwaxed floss, then pressed it along the top and bottom lids. — Allure Editors, Allure, "17 Black Eyeliner Looks That Are Anything But Boring," 27 Sep. 2017 Or think of Sicilian unwaxed lemons, single-origin chocolate and artisanal cheese. — Yotam Ottolenghi, sacbee, "Tahini essential? The good stuff is," 13 June 2017 Or think of Sicilian unwaxed lemons, single-origin chocolate and artisanal cheese. — Yotam Ottolenghi, New York Times, "An Ingredient Yotam Ottolenghi Can’t Do Without," 6 June 2017

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“Unwaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwaxed. Accessed 20 Feb. 2020.

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