Meaning of the word "ear wax" in English

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ear wax

US /ˈɪərˌwæks/
UK /ˈɪəˌwæks/

Noun

a yellowish waxy substance secreted in the ear canal of humans and other mammals

Example:
Excessive earwax can cause temporary hearing loss.
He used a cotton swab to clean the earwax from his ears.