ceraceous (Meaning)

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ceraceous (a.)

Having the texture and color of new wax; like wax; waxy.

Synonyms & Antonyms of ceraceous

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ceraceous Sentence Examples

  1. The ceraceous coating on the plant's leaves provided protection against water loss.
  2. The caterpillar's body was covered in a ceraceous substance that helped it repel moisture.
  3. Botanists often describe certain plant leaves as having a ceraceous texture, resembling wax.
  4. The ceraceous surface of the fruit glistened in the sunlight, giving it an attractive appearance.
  5. Insects secrete ceraceous substances to create protective coatings for their bodies.
  6. The artist applied a ceraceous finish to the sculpture, giving it a lifelike sheen.
  7. Some species of fungi produce ceraceous spores that aid in their dispersal.
  8. The museum curator noted the ceraceous texture of the ancient wax tablets in the collection.
  9. The ceraceous exudate on the tree bark helped deter herbivores from feeding on it.
  10. Biologists study the ceraceous structures of organisms to understand their adaptations to their environments.

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Having the texture and color of new wax; like wax; waxy.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

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.