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ceresin

Noun

cer=e=sin

WORDNET DICTIONARY

ceresin(n = noun.substance) Array - a white wax extracted from ozokerite; Array

ceresin, n. [L. cera wax.].

A white wax, made by bleaching and purifying ozocerite, and used as a substitute for beeswax. [1913 Webster]

ceresin, n. a hard whitish wax used with or instead of beeswax.

Etymology

mod.L ceres f. L cera wax + -IN

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