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polishes  

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  • POLISHES ARE PREPARATIONS used on a variety of surfaces, including leather, wood, and metal, that are applied to produce a glossy finish. Polishes can be found in nature: Apples can be polished by simply rubbing their surface, as the natural wax coating found in their skin will shine after polishing. [Source: Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society; Polishes]

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