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ce•rate
Pronunciation: (sēr'āt), [key]—
n.
Pharm.an unctuous, often medicated, preparation for external application, consisting of lard or oil mixed with wax, rosin, or the like, esp. one that has a firmer consistency than a typical ointment and does not melt when in contact with the skin.
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adj.
Also,cerated. Ornith.having a cere.
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