Synonyms: wax
Definition: any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water
Similar words: lipid, lipide, lipoid
Definition: an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates)
Synonyms: climb, wax, mount, rise
Definition: go up or advance
Usage: Sales were climbing after prices were lowered
Similar words: increase
Definition: become bigger or greater in amount
Usage: The amount of work increased
Definition: increase in phase
Usage: the moon is waxing
Similar words: increase
Definition: become bigger or greater in amount
Usage: The amount of work increased
Synonyms: wax
Definition: cover with wax
Usage: wax the car
Similar words: cover
Definition: provide with a covering or cause to be covered
Usage: cover her face with a handkerchief; cover the child with a blanket; cover the grave with flowers