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cerumen vs wax

wax vs cerumen

cerumen and wax both are nouns.

cerumen is not a verb while wax is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cerumen Yes No No No
wax Yes No Yes No
As nouns, wax is a hypernym of cerumen; that is, wax is a word with a broader meaning than cerumen:
  • cerumen: a soft yellow wax secreted by glands in the ear canal
  • wax: any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water
cerumen (noun) wax (noun)
a soft yellow wax secreted by glands in the ear canal any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water
cerumen (verb) wax (verb)
go up or advance
increase in phase
cover with wax
Difference between cerumen and wax

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