unwaxed
Lacking glossy finish
Unwaxed describes something that hasn't been treated with wax.
The term appears most often with citrus fruit, where the peel matters for cooking: Use unwaxed lemons if you're zesting.
Unwaxed dental floss lacks the waxy coating that helps it glide between teeth.
Unwaxed floors and furniture haven't received a protective wax finish.
Without protective layer
- untreatedNot given care
- bareLacking any covering
- unpolishedLacking finish or refinement
- rawIn original state
unfinished · unsealed · plain · unprocessed · organic · pure · virgin · unadulterated
Non-reflective surface finish
- lusterlessDevoid of sheen
- dullLacking edge or interest
- flatLacking vertical variation
- nonreflectiveNot bouncing light back
unpolished · rough · textured · porous · absorbent · unsealed · unvarnished · unbuffed
Plant fiber for textiles
- canvasHeavy woven cloth
- linenFlax-derived textile
- threadFiber for stitching
- muslinPlain-woven cotton cloth
sailcloth · untreated · breathable · absorbent · natural fiber · uncoated · permeable · workwear
Sour yellow citrus
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
- applesRound tree fruit
- cucumbersCrisp elongated gourds
- peppersSeasons or bombards repeatedly
zest · rind · peel · skin · organic · farmers market · unwashed · fresh
Interdental cleaning strand
- stringSlender fiber or character sequence
- threadFiber for stitching
- interdentalBetween the teeth
- oral careTeeth and gum maintenance
teeth · hygiene · gums · plaque removal · dental tape · unflavored · biodegradable · eco-friendly
uncoated
Without protective layer
- untreatedNot given care
- bareLacking any covering
- unpolishedLacking finish or refinement
raw · unfinished · unsealed · plain · unprocessed · organic · pure · virgin · unadulterated · chemical-free
matte
Non-reflective surface finish
- lusterlessDevoid of sheen
- dullLacking edge or interest
- flatLacking vertical variation
nonreflective · unpolished · rough · textured · porous · absorbent · unsealed · unvarnished · unbuffed · grainy
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
muslin · sailcloth · untreated · breathable · absorbent · natural fiber · uncoated · permeable · workwear · raw denim
lemons
Sour yellow citrus
peppers · zest · rind · peel · skin · organic · farmers market · unwashed · fresh · heirloom
floss
Interdental cleaning strand
- stringSlender fiber or character sequence
- threadFiber for stitching
- interdentalBetween the teeth
oral care · teeth · hygiene · gums · plaque removal · dental tape · unflavored · biodegradable · eco-friendly · compostable