waxing

nouns

the application of wax to a surface
waxing
is derived from
wax
is a type of (narrower)
the work of applying something
"the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine"; "a complete bleach requires several applications"; "the surface was ready for a coating of paint";
application, coating, covering
a gradual increase in magnitude or extent
"the waxing of the moon"
waxing
antonym
waning
is derived from
wax
is derived from
wax
is a type of (narrower)
a change resulting in an increase
"the increase is scheduled for next month"
increase

adjectives

(of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon increases
"the waxing moon passes from new to full"
waxing
antonym
waning