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earwax
This term describes a biological secretion with a predominantly clinical or hygienic connotation. It is typically used in medical contexts or daily personal care discussions, often carrying a slightly negative or unpleasant sensory association due to its sticky texture and appearance.
As a mass noun, earwax is treated as uncountable. It does not have a plural form in standard usage; instead, quantities are expressed using partitive phrases such as a buildup of earwax or a small amount of earwax to specify volume.
Meanings
Examples
The doctor used a small tool to remove the excess earwax from the canal.
I think I have a buildup of earwax that is making my hearing muffled.
Stop poking your ear with a cotton swab or you will push the earwax deeper.
The child had a tiny bit of yellow earwax on the outer edge of his ear.
My ears feel full because of the earwax accumulation.
I wonder if my earwax is the dry type or the wet type.
Earwax serves as a protective barrier against dust and insects.
Earwax serves as a protective barrier against dust and insects.