wax-like

White phosphorus is a wax-like substance which ignites on contact with oxygen, creating bright plumes of smoke.

After an alert during security screening, the bag was examined and found hidden in the lining was a “circular compound” about three inches in diameter encased in a wax-like paper and clear plastic wrap.

After an alert during security screening, the bag was examined and found hidden in the lining was a “circular compound” about three inches in diameter encased in a wax-like paper and clear plastic wrap.

Back then, companies used wax-like finishes to keep water from soaking through their clothing.

Prosecutors say he was using highly flammable butane gas to try to extract concentrated TCH from marijuana plants to make a wax-like substance at his apartment on Jan. 14.