carnaubic

/kɑːrnəʊbɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or obtained from Carnauba, a plant-based wax derived from the leaves of the Copernicia cerifera palm tree.

“The carnaubic wax coating on the car’s paint job protects it from water and UV rays.”

Synonyms

  • carnauba
  • ceriferos

Antonyms

  • petroleum-based
  • synthetic