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A wax is a simple lipid which is an ester of a long-chain alcohol and a fatty acid. The alcohol may contain from 12-32 carbon atoms. Waxes are found in nature as coatings on leaves and stems. The wax prevents the plant from losing excessive amounts of water.
Oils are liquid at room temperature, and fats are solid at room temperature. According to Page on neoda.org.uk. Generally speaking, oils containing a greater proportion of unsaturated fatty acids are liquid at room temperature whereas those with higher amounts of saturated fatty acids will be solid.