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CERATE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of CERATE is an unctuous preparation for external use consisting of wax or resin or spermaceti mixed with oil, lard, and medicinal ingredients.
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Cerate - Wikipedia
Cerate, historically simple cerate, (from Latin cera "wax") is an unctuous preparation for external application, of a consistency intermediate between that of an ointment and a plaster. It can be spread upon cloth without the use of heat, but does not melt when applied to the skin.
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CERATE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
CERATE definition: an unctuous, often medicated, preparation for external application, consisting of lard or oil mixed with wax, rosin, or the like, especially one that has a firmer consistency than a typical ointment and does not melt when in contact with the skin.
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Cerate - definition of cerate by The Free Dictionary
cerate a thick ointment composed of fat, wax, and other ingredients, applied externally to cure various diseases.
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CERATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
Definition of 'cerate' cerate in British English (ˈsɪərɪt , -reɪt ) noun a hard ointment or medicated paste consisting of lard or oil mixed with wax or resin
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Cerate Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary
Cerate definition: A thick ointment consisting of a fat, as oil or lard, mixed with wax, resin, and other, often medicinal, ingredients.
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cerate, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary
cerate, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary
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Cerate - Definition, Usage & Quiz | C | Dictionary | Ultimate Lexicon
Cerate refers to a topical preparation of wax or resin mixed with oil or lard, forming a somewhat hard ointment. This formulation was traditionally used for therapeutic applications, particularly in the treatment of skin ailments and as a protective layer over wounds or burns.
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What does CERATE mean? - Definitions.net
A cerate is a type of ointment, often containing wax, which is used for medical or cosmetic purposes. Derived from the Latin word "Cera" meaning wax, cerates are typically used to soothe or protect the skin.
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cerate - definition and meaning - Wordnik
cerate: A hard, unctuous, fat- or wax-based solid, sometimes medicated, formerly applied to the skin directly or on dressings.