noun
beeswax
Refers to the natural wax produced by honeybees, used in candles, cosmetics, and polish.
蜜蝋はキャンドル作りによく使われる。
Beeswax is often used for making candles.
このクリームには蜜蝋が含まれている。
This cream contains beeswax.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling, common when the second kanji is difficult or uncommon.
蝋 is the general term for wax, while 蜜蝋 specifically refers to beeswax.
Compound of 蜜 (mitsu, 'honey') and 蝋 (rō, 'wax').