noun
- Plural of carnauba; a hard, brittle wax obtained from the leaves of a Brazilian palm tree, used in polishes, coatings, and other products.
Usage: Usually used in plural when referring to multiple sources or batches of the wax, or in technical/commercial contexts.
Examples
- The factory imports carnaubas from Brazil to manufacture high-quality car waxes.
- Different grades of carnaubas are used depending on the final product's requirements.
- Carnaubas provide a natural, durable finish for furniture polish.
- The cosmetics industry relies on carnaubas for certain lipstick and nail polish formulations.
- Suppliers offer carnaubas in both refined and crude forms.