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a yellow wax obtained from sumac berries; used in polishes
Japan tallow is a substance obtained from the seeds of the Japanese sumac, Rhus succedanea, or the wax tree. It is a type of vegetable fat or wax that is traditionally used in Japan for making candles, soap, and other materials.
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