Kem â Kem, manufactured by the US Playing Card Company, are arguably the most popular plastic cards. They are made of cellulose acetate plastic and are a bit more expensive, averaging $22 per set. The Kem Arrow cards are said to be what most plastic poker cards are measured against.
â¢ MINERAL WAX (noun). The noun MINERAL WAX has 1 sense: 1. a waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association with petroleum; some varieties are used in making ceresin and candles. Familiarity information: MINERAL WAX used as a noun is very rare.Dictionary entry details.. a waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association with petroleum; some varieties are used in making ceresin and candles. Familiarity information: MINERAL WAX used as a noun is very rare. Dictionary entry details.
Mineral spirits is a mild, low volatility petroleum distillate that can be used for degreasing and cleaning machinery and, along with cutting oil, as a lubricant for the cutting and reaming of screw threads. Mineral spirits is also known as Stoddard solvent, referring to its co-inventor, W. J. Stoddard. In 1928, Stoddard, along with Lloyd Jackson, developed this alternative solvent for use in his dry cleaning business.