| 单词 | cerate |
| 释义 | cerate /sear"ayt/, n. 1. Pharm. 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. adj. 2. Also, cerated. Ornith. having a cere. [1375-1425; late ME < L ceratum, neut. of ceratus (ptp. of cerare to cover or smear with wax), equiv. to cer(a) wax + -atus -ATE1; cf. Gk kerotén in same sense] |
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