Modifies a noun

• cuticle: Understand that the waxy cuticle reduces water loss from leaves.

• starch: MIRA-SPERSE® 2000 is a unique cold water swelling modified waxy corn starch that hydrates slowly to allow ease of dispersion.

• bloom: In fact, the stems are green, but carry a waxy, white bloom that gives them their frosted appearance.

• coating: Both species have a waxy coating on the leaves which enables them to retain water.

• corn: Waxy corn is used for the production of starch similar to tapioca.

• potato: Peel or scrub a number ( say 6 ) of waxy potatoes & slice them very thinly into rounds.

Modifying Another Word

• slightly: A police spokesman said: They are very realistic, although they feel slightly waxy.

• very: The matte High Solid Gel creates a very waxy look.

Used with adjective complement

• feel: A police spokesman said: They are very realistic, although they feel slightly waxy.