The phrase
"waxy coating" refers to a thin layer of a substance that feels and looks like wax. It can be found on surfaces such as leaves, fruits, or objects. The coating acts as a protective layer, helping to prevent water loss or damage.
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Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«waxy»
«coating»
Sentences with «waxy coating»
- Many restaurants also use packaging that is covered in waxy coating and therefore can't be recycled so ends up leeching chemicals into landfill. (mindbodygreen.com)
- Sounds may be muffled, though, because the ears are still covered with vernix, the thick waxy coating that protects the skin from becoming chapped by the amniotic fluid. (kidshealth.org)
- On the downside, says Van Breugel, if the «soap» contacts the insect directly, «it would strip away [the fly's] waxy coat» and kill it. (sciencemag.org)
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