ceroplastic

[ seer-uh-plas-tik ]
adjective

  1. pertaining to modeling in wax.

  2. modeled in wax.

Origin of ceroplastic

1
From the Greek word kēroplastikós, dating back to 1795–1805. See cero-, plastic

Other words from ceroplastic

  • ce·ro·plas·tics, noun

Words Nearby ceroplastic

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British Dictionary definitions for ceroplastic

ceroplastic

/ (ˌsɪərəʊˈplæstɪk) /

adjective

  1. relating to wax modelling

  2. modelled in wax

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