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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

Browse dictionary entries near cerotic

  1. ‹ ceros
  2. ‹ ceroplastics
  3. ‹ ceroplastic
  4. ‹ cero-
  5. ‹ cero
  6. ‹ cernuous
  7. ‹ CERN
  8. ‹ cermet
  9. ‹ cerium metals
  10. ‹ cerium
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