ceraceous Synonyms
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ceraceous Meaning
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ceraceous (a.)
Having the texture and color of new wax; like wax; waxy.
ceraceous Sentence Examples
- The ceraceous coating on the plant's leaves provided protection against water loss.
- The caterpillar's body was covered in a ceraceous substance that helped it repel moisture.
- Botanists often describe certain plant leaves as having a ceraceous texture, resembling wax.
- The ceraceous surface of the fruit glistened in the sunlight, giving it an attractive appearance.
- Insects secrete ceraceous substances to create protective coatings for their bodies.
- The artist applied a ceraceous finish to the sculpture, giving it a lifelike sheen.
- Some species of fungi produce ceraceous spores that aid in their dispersal.
- The museum curator noted the ceraceous texture of the ancient wax tablets in the collection.
- The ceraceous exudate on the tree bark helped deter herbivores from feeding on it.
- Biologists study the ceraceous structures of organisms to understand their adaptations to their environments.
FAQs About the word ceraceous
Having the texture and color of new wax; like wax; waxy.
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The ceraceous coating on the plant's leaves provided protection against water loss.
The caterpillar's body was covered in a ceraceous substance that helped it repel moisture.
Botanists often describe certain plant leaves as having a ceraceous texture, resembling wax.
The ceraceous surface of the fruit glistened in the sunlight, giving it an attractive appearance.
