| 释义 |
ce·rate
I. \ˈsirˌāt, -_ət, usu -d.+V\ noun
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Etymology: Latin ceratum wax salve, from cera wax + -atum -ate — more at cereus
: an unctuous preparation for external application consisting essentially of wax (sometimes resin or spermaceti) mixed with oil, lard, and medicinal ingredients and having a melting point above body temperature
II. noun
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Etymology: cerium + -ate
: a compound having an anion containing cerium in the tetravalent state |