What is Waxes? A Basic Definition

lipid \lip"id\ n. [Gr. li`pos fat.] (Chem., Biochem.)
  
         Any of a variety of oily or greasy organic compounds found
         as
   major structural components of living cells; they
         are
   insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents
         such as
   alcohol and ether, and include the common fats,
   cholesterol and
         other steroids, phospholipids,
  
         sphingolipids,
         waxes, and fatty acids;
         some of the
   lipids, together
         with proteins and carbohydrates, form an
   essential
         structural component of living cells, as in the
   cell
         walls and membranes. The term lipid refers to its
  
         solubility in nonpolar solvents, and has no significance
         with
   regard to chemical structure.

   Syn: lipide,
         lipoid.
        [WordNet 1.5]

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Off-site Waxes Links, User Submitted

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Sun Nov 16

• Halocarbon.com - Halocarbon Products Corporation: Halocarbon.com is the web address for Halocarbon Products Corporation, a company which specializes in fluorochemical s, anesthetics as well as inert oils, greases and waxes.

Fri Nov 14

• VCI poly: Daubrite® 5 are used on enclosed metal for coating to protect from corrosion, it?s a special VCI polymer which is use on fire resistance, light weight equipment and slim fit design.

Thu Sep 18

• TAP Plastics

Thu Sep 11

• 3M is All Set To Acquire Meguiar s Inc.: Meguiar’s, that is a 107-year-old maker of waxes, polishes and other products for cars and boats, is all set to have a collaboration with the 3M Co. and be a part of their automotive aftermarket division. More...

Sun May 25

• Welcome to British Wax

Sat May 24

• Natural Waxes on Fruits (N2I2A): Research from Washington State University on waxes and its cheimcal composition

Fri May 23

• Isoflurane Anesthesia: Isoflurane anesthesia, available for purchase from this company, is discussed on this page.

Sat Apr 19

• Dodo Juice Wax: Great website for the Dodo Juice wax range

Fri Apr 18

• Hersteller von Spezialschmier stoffen: Die englische Website des Schmierstoffst offherstellers zeigt Schmierstoffe wie z.B. waxes small gears, waxes continuous casting, waxes rolling bearings, waxes food processing machines, pastes...

Wed Mar 19

• Agricultural Chemicals: Detailed information about Fluorine and the benefits of fluorochemistr y.

Thu Feb 21

• Agricultural Chemicals: Great listing of various applications of fluorochemical s including ones used in the production of agricultural chemicals.

Wed Feb 6

• Lone Star Candle Supply: Last resort. Typically not the best price or quality.
• CandleScience
• Bramble Berry

Thu Jan 3

• Peak Candle Supplies

Off-site Waxes Research Links

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