1. Resembling or having the nature of wax; waxy in appearance or texture.
Usage: technical; chiefly used in biology and medicine

Examples

• The ceratoid coating on the insect's exoskeleton provided waterproofing.
• Under the microscope, the ceratoid layer of the skin appeared translucent and smooth.
• The plant's ceratoid leaves helped reduce water loss in the arid climate.
• Dermatologists noted the ceratoid buildup in the patient's sebaceous glands.