Ceraceous
Translation of "ceraceous" into Russian
ceraceous
AdjectiveUK
/sɪˈreɪʃəs/
US
/sɪˈreɪʃəs/
more ceraceous Comp.
most ceraceous Super.
The ceraceous surface of the leaf made it look shiny.
Восковая поверхность листа делала его блестящим.
Additional translations
Definitions
ceraceous
AdjectiveUK
/sɪˈreɪʃəs/
US
/sɪˈreɪʃəs/
Having a waxy appearance or texture.
The ceraceous surface of the plant's leaves helps it retain moisture in dry conditions.
Composed of, containing, or producing wax or a waxy substance.
Scale insects are covered with a ceraceous secretion that protects their bodies.
Idioms and phrases
ceraceous appearance
The plant's ceraceous appearance helps it deter herbivores.
восковой вид
Восковой вид растения помогает ему отпугивать травоядных.
ceraceous coating
The fruit develops a ceraceous coating as it ripens.
восковое покрытие
Плод покрывается восковым налётом по мере созревания.
ceraceous layer
A ceraceous layer covered the leaves, protecting them from water loss.
восковой слой
Восковой слой покрывал листья, защищая их от потери влаги.
ceraceous substance
A ceraceous substance was secreted by the insect.
восковое вещество
И насекомое выделило восковое вещество.
ceraceous texture
The flower has a distinctly ceraceous texture.
восковая текстура
У этого цветка явно восковая текстура.