cerotic
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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