greenwax

/ˈɡriːnwæks/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of wax used to protect and preserve wood, especially green wood, from drying out or becoming brittle.

“The carpenter applied a layer of greenwax to the newly cut boards to prevent them from cracking.”

Synonyms

  • tree wax
  • wood sealant

Antonyms

  • wood degreaser
  • wood stripper