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'''Waxes''' are a diverse class of organic compounds that are hydrophobic, malleable solids near ambient temperatures. | [[File:Paraffin.jpg|250px|thumb|Paraffin wax.]]'''Waxes''' are a diverse class of organic compounds that are hydrophobic, malleable solids near ambient temperatures. | ||
They include higher alkanes and lipids, typically with melting points above about 40 °C (104 °F), melting to give low viscosity liquids. | They include higher alkanes and lipids, typically with melting points above about 40 °C (104 °F), melting to give low viscosity liquids. | ||
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Natural waxes of different types are produced by plants and animals and occur in [[petroleum (nonfiction)]]. | Natural waxes of different types are produced by plants and animals and occur in [[petroleum (nonfiction)]]. | ||
== In the News == | |||
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File:Anna Manzolini.jpg|link=Anna Morandi Manzolini (nonfiction)|[[Anna Morandi Manzolini (nonfiction)|Anna Manzolini]] hailed as "A genius ... the Queen of [[Anatomical wax modeler (nonfiction)|Anatomical wax modelers]]" by Council of Wax. | |||
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== Fiction cross-reference == | |||
* [[Anna Morandi Manzolini]] | |||
== Nonfiction cross-reference == | == Nonfiction cross-reference == | ||
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* [[Petroleum (nonfiction)]] | * [[Petroleum (nonfiction)]] | ||
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wax Wax] @ Wikipedia | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wax Wax] @ Wikipedia | ||
Latest revision as of 08:13, 24 June 2016
Waxes are a diverse class of organic compounds that are hydrophobic, malleable solids near ambient temperatures.
They include higher alkanes and lipids, typically with melting points above about 40 °C (104 °F), melting to give low viscosity liquids.
Waxes are insoluble in water but soluble in organic, nonpolar solvents.
Natural waxes of different types are produced by plants and animals and occur in petroleum (nonfiction).
In the News
Anna Manzolini hailed as "A genius ... the Queen of Anatomical wax modelers" by Council of Wax.
Fiction cross-reference
Nonfiction cross-reference
External links:
- Wax @ Wikipedia