adjective
- resembling or containing wax; having the nature or appearance of wax
Usage: formal; technical
Examples
- The ceraceous coating on the leaves helps the plant retain moisture.
- Beeswax has a ceraceous texture that makes it ideal for candle-making.
- The ceraceous surface of the fruit protects it from insects and disease.
- Under the microscope, the ceraceous layer appeared smooth and glossy.
- Many plants develop a ceraceous bloom to reduce water loss in dry climates.