Progressive clue challenge

How quickly can you identify the hidden word?

Begin with a broad grammatical clue. Reveal more only when needed. Fewer clues and fewer wrong guesses produce a higher score.

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It is used as an adjective.
It begins with “M” and contains 8 letters.
Definition: Pertaining to, or derived from, beeswax; specif., denoting an acid obtained by oxidation of myricin.
It ends with “C”.
Clue 1 of 4 is visible.
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