Definitions for ski wax
ski wax

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1. ski waxnoun

   wax used on the bottom of skis

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1. ski waxnoun

   A material applied to the bottom of skis or snowboards, in order to improve their gliding and gripping properties.

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1. Ski wax

   Ski wax is a material applied to the bottom of snow runners, including skis, snowboards, and toboggans, to improve their coefficient of friction performance under varying snow conditions. The two main types of wax used on skis are glide waxes and grip waxes. They address kinetic friction—to be minimized with a glide wax—and static friction—to be achieved with a grip wax. Both types of wax are designed to be matched with the varying properties of snow, including crystal type and size, and moisture content of the snow surface, which vary with temperature and the temperature history of the snow. Glide wax is selected to minimize sliding friction for both alpine and cross-country skiing. Grip wax (also called "kick wax") provides on-snow traction for cross-country skiers, as they stride forward using classic technique. Modern plastic materials (e.g. high-modulus polyethylene and Teflon), used on ski bases, have excellent gliding properties on snow, which in many circumstances diminish the added value of a glide wax. Likewise, uni-directional textures (e.g. fish scale or micro-scale hairs) underfoot on cross-country skis can offer a practical substitute for grip wax for those skiers, using the classic technique.

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1. ski wax

   Ski wax is a type of material applied to the bottom of snow runners, including skis, snowboards, and toboggans, to enhance their performance on snow and ice during recreational or professional activities. It reduces friction, enhances gliding, and provides better control and speed under varying snow conditions. Ski wax can be specifically formulated for different types of snow temperatures and consistencies, and can be either liquid or solid in form.

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1. Ski wax

   Ski wax is a material applied to the bottom of skis or snowboards to improve the ski's performance on snow. It can also be applied to other devices that slide over snow and ice such as toboggans.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ski wax in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

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   The numerical value of ski wax in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ski_Wax
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ski_Wax
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5. ^ Wikidata
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