noun
- A hard, white or yellowish wax obtained by refining ozocerite, used in making candles, polishes, and electrical insulators.
Usage: Also called ceresine.; Technical/industrial term.
Examples
- Ceresin is commonly used as a substitute for beeswax in candle manufacturing.
- The electrical industry relies on ceresin for its insulating properties.
- Ceresin wax provides a durable finish for furniture polish.
- Because of its stability, ceresin is preferred over natural waxes in many industrial applications.