ceroplastic

[seer-uh-plas-tik]

adjective

1. pertaining to modeling in wax.

2. modeled in wax.

ceroplastic

/ ˌsɪərəʊˈplæstɪk /

adjective

1. relating to wax modelling

2. modelled in wax

Other Word Forms

• ceroplastics noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ceroplastic¹

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

Example Sentences

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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