Earwax, also known as cerumen, is a yellowish waxy substance secreted in the ear canal of humans and other mammals. It protects the skin of the human ear canal, assists in cleaning and lubrication, and also provides some protection against bacteria, fungi, insects and water.
utterance. 1. The act or an instance of expressing in words: articulation, expression, statement, verbalization, vocalization, voice. 2.
So: 1  The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning. 2  An expression or utterance marked by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning. 3  A literary style employing such contrasts for humorous or rhetorical effect.