waxy

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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

For example, drought prompts plants to thicken the waxy cuticle layer on leaf surfaces.

From Science Daily • Nov. 19, 2024

But you can use that waxy bag or those little plastic bags if you have pets.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2024

One day, Lockshin and his classmates marched across the cobblestones of Red Square to Vladimir Lenin’s tomb to pay tribute to the waxy corpse of the country’s most sacred personage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2024

My bouquet was of three waxy begonias, pink to match my dress, which is right for my coloring.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck