cerotic

ce·rot·ic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [si-rot-ik, -roh-tik]
- /sɪˈrɒt ɪk, -ˈroʊ tɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [si-rot-ik, -roh-tik]
- /sɪˈrɒt ɪk, -ˈroʊ tɪk/

Definitions of cerotic word

adjective cerotic designating or of either of two fatty acids, C26H52O2 or C27H54O2, esters of which are found in beeswax and other waxes and oils 3
adjective cerotic of or derived from cerotic acid. 1
adjective cerotic Of or pertaining to cerotic acid or its derivatives. 0

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Origin of cerotic

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; < Latin cērōt(um) wax salve (< Greek kērōtón, noun use of neuter of kērōtós waxed, verbal adjective of kēroûn to wax, verbal derivative of kērós wax) + -ic

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Parts of speech for Cerotic

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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cerotic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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