| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Beeswax bleacher | Occupations | Tends vats and filter presses to bleach wax used in candlemaking: Measures and dumps specified chemicals and wax into vats and turns thermostat knob to prescribed temperature to liquefy wax. Packs granulated charcoal on sides of filter press and starts pump to circulate molten wax through press. Stops pump after specified time and drains sample for laboratory analysis. Turns valves or starts pumps to transfer wax from press to tanks. Records types and quantities of wax used. (references) | |
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