waxy

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\ ˈwak-sē

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waxier; waxiest

Definition of waxy

1 : made of, abounding in, or covered with wax : waxen a waxy surface waxy berries

2 : resembling wax: such as

a : readily shaped or molded

b : marked by smooth or lustrous whiteness a waxy complexion

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The polish left a waxy residue. a plant with waxy leaves

Recent Examples on the Web Previous studies had found that a mutation that activated this gene leads to excessive cholesterol in the blood, causing waxy, yellow clumps to accumulate under the skin. — Oscar Schwartz, Harper's magazine, "Out of Africa," 2 Mar. 2020 The potato wrapped in foil was waxy and had a hard texture even when fully cooked. — Washington Post, "AP Food: The perfect baked potato begins with russets," 13 Jan. 2020 South of Lake Tahoe on the Carson Pass Trail, the month of July unfolds a colorful landscape of cheerful blue flax, Indian paintbrush, showy clusters of scarlet gilia, and the waxy, orange and spotted faces of the sierra lilies. — Matt Ritter, Sunset Magazine, "Find the Real Super Blooms This Summer with the Ultimate Floral Road Trip," 6 Mar. 2020 Cholesterol is the waxy, fat-like substance found in many foods. — Jen Christensen, CNN, "FDA approves non-statin drug to treat high cholesterol," 21 Feb. 2020 Bitter almond skin and lanolin are wrapped up in a bracing, waxy texture. — Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, "Martha Stoumen’s one-woman natural wine revolution," 26 Feb. 2020 White phosphorus is a poisonous waxy solid and contact with skin can cause severe burns. — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, "Watch This Guy Build a Rocket with 1 Million Matches—and Actually Launch It," 24 Feb. 2020 These are plants with supple leaves without waxy or resinous surfaces, said Amy Jo Detweiler, a horticulturist with Oregon State University Extension. — Washington Post, "Extreme weather has gardeners looking for resilient plants," 4 Feb. 2020 That allows the smaller droplets to coat the waxy leaves more uniformly. — Neil Sperry, ExpressNews.com, "Down to Earth: Dealing with chickweed? Cover it now, treat it on Labor Day," 13 Feb. 2020

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“Waxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waxy. Accessed 4 Apr. 2020.

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waxy

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of waxy

: seeming to be made of or covered in wax

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waxy

adjective

\ ˈwak-sē

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waxier; waxiest

Kids Definition of waxy

1 : being like wax a waxy material

2 : made of or covered with wax

3 : marked by smooth or shiny whiteness waxy skin

waxy

adjective

\ ˈwak-sē

\

waxier; waxiest

Medical Definition of waxy

1 : made of, abounding in, or covered with wax a waxy surface

2 : resembling wax a waxy complexion waxy secretions

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