waxy

Example Sentences

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Bees, however, often coat their nests with a waxy secretion that creates a waterproof, polished interior.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Croda was founded in 1925 when George Crowe and Henry Dawe began producing lanolin, a waxy substance made from sheep's wool.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025

Of course, I'll never turn down a maraschino cherry, with its waxy, artificial essence, a bright spot on top of any milkshake or sundae.

From Salon • May 6, 2025

In a day and a half he can transform a waxy, light-brown football that’s fresh out of the box into a mahogany gem that feels like a perfectly worked-in baseball glove.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2024

Another demon, a pustule-covered man with waxy skin, snarled back at Tirid.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda