Meaning Of The Word Cerate
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Cerate Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Cerate?
cerate in American English
a thick ointment consisting of a fat, as oil or lard, mixed with wax, resin, and other, often medicinal, ingredients adjective: having a cere noun: an unctuous, often medicated, preparation for external application, consisting of lard or oil mixed with wax, rosin, or the like, esp. one that has a firmer consistency than a typical ointment and does not melt when in contact with the skin cerate in British English noun: a hard ointment or medicated paste consisting of lard or oil mixed with wax or resin |
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