cerotic
/səˈrɑːtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or derived from beeswax or certain waxes; used especially in chemistry for a type of acid.
- Cerotic residues were found in the ancient pottery used for storing honey.
- The cerotic compounds in beeswax give it a high melting point.
- Researchers studied the cerotic properties of the wax to improve candle quality.
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