cerate en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English cerate, cerote, from Latin cērātum, from cēra (“wax”), see -ate (noun-forming suffix)
Meanings
- (archaic, historical) An unctuous preparation for external application — mainly wax (or resin or spermaceti) mixed with oil, lard, and various medicinal ingredients — of a consistency between ointment and plaster, so that it can be spread upon cloth without the use of heat, but does not melt when applied to the skin.
- The anion CeO₃²⁻ of cerium.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cerates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
fr cérate (chemistry) · ca cereta (unctuous preparation) · id lilin (unctuous preparation) · fr cérat (unctuous preparation)