ceroplastic

American

[seer-uh-plas-tik] / ˌsɪər əˈplæs tɪk /

adjective

pertaining to modeling in wax.
modeled in wax.

ceroplastic British

/ ˌsɪərəʊˈplæstɪk /

adjective

relating to wax modelling
modelled in wax

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Other Word Forms

ceroplastics noun

Etymology

Origin of ceroplastic

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

Example Sentences

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I really must Begin a Rhodian anaglyptic ceroplastic bust.

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And so I let my hammers hang, and let my chisels rust, For I cannot do an anaglyptic ceroplastic bust.”

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Adj. sculptured &c., v.. in relief, anaglyptic†, ceroplastic†, ceramic; parian†; marble &c. n.; xanthian†.

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