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waxing
waxing Coating fruits and vegetables with a thin layer of edible wax. In the case of apples and oranges this replaces the natural wax that is removed when the crop is washed; in the case of vegetables it is an addition; in both instances the waxing prevents loss of moisture, prolongs storage life, and improves the appearance.
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DAVID A. BENDER. "waxing." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 12 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. DAVID A. BENDER. "waxing." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (February 12, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-waxing.html DAVID A. BENDER. "waxing." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-waxing.html |
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waxing
waxing The circumstance when the phase of the Moon is increasing from new to full.
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"waxing." A Dictionary of Astronomy. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 12 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "waxing." A Dictionary of Astronomy. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (February 12, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O80-waxing.html "waxing." A Dictionary of Astronomy. 1997. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O80-waxing.html |
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waxing
•waxing
•passing, surpassing
•Lancing, Lansing
•blessing, distressing, dressing, Lessing, pressing, unprepossessing
•hairdressing
•bracing, casing, facing, lacing, placing, self-effacing, spacing, tracing
•steeplechasing • interfacing
•unceasing • Gissing • unconvincing
•unpromising
•enticing, icing
•self-sacrificing • crossing
•kick-boxing
•rejoicing, voicing
•conveyancing • embarrassing
•videoconferencing
•dashing, flashing, lashing, thrashing
•square-bashing • tongue-lashing
•lynching, unflinching
•garnishing • furnishing • ravishing
•Cushing
•Flushing, gushing, unblushing
•inrushing • onrushing
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"waxing." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 12 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "waxing." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (February 12, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-waxing.html "waxing." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-waxing.html |
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