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cerotic definition

ce·rotic (sə rät′ik)

adjective

designating or of either of two fatty acids, CHO or CHO, esters of which are found in beeswax and other waxes and oils

Etymology: < L cerotum, wax salve < Gr kērōton < kēros, wax + -ic

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