CEROTIC

Etymology

Adjective

cerotic (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to cerotic acid or its derivatives

Anagrams

• orectic

Source: Wiktionary


Ce*rot"ic, a. Etym: [See Cerotene.] (Chem.)

Definition: Pertaining to, or derived from, beeswax or Chinese wax; as, cerotic acid or alcohol.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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