Cerate — Ce rate, n. [L. ceratum, ceratm, fr. cera wax.] (Med.) An unctuous preparation for external application, of a consistence intermediate between that of an ointment and a plaster, so that it can be spread upon cloth without the use of heat, but… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Cerate — Cerate, historically simple cerate, (from Latin cera wax ) is an unctuous preparation for external application, of a consistency intermediate between that of an ointment and a plaster. It can be spread upon cloth without the use of heat, but does … Wikipedia
cerate — m. Cierta pesa usada antiguamente. * * * cerate. m. Pesa usada antiguamente en España … Enciclopedia Universal
Cerāte — (lat.), talgartige Salben in Form von Täfelchen. Ceratum Cetacei (weiße Lippenpomade) besteht aus 2 Teilen Wachs, 2 Teilen Walrat und 3 Teilen Mandelöl; Ceratum Cetacei rubrum (rote Lippenpomade) aus 60 Teilen weißem Wachs, 10 Teilen Walrat,… … Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon
Cerate — Cerāte, durch Zusammenschmelzen von Wachs mit Fetten oder Harzen bereitete Arzneimittel … Kleines Konversations-Lexikon
Cerate — Cerate, in der Chirurgie Salben aus Oel und Wachs … Herders Conversations-Lexikon
cerate — m. Pesa usada antiguamente en España … Diccionario de la lengua española
cerate — [sir′āt΄, sir′it] n. [L ceratus, pp. of cerare, to wax < cera, wax < Gr kēros] a thick ointment consisting of a fat, as oil or lard, mixed with wax, resin, and other, often medicinal, ingredients … English World dictionary
cerate — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Latin ceratum wax salve, from cera wax more at cerumen Date: 15th century an unctuous preparation for external use consisting of wax or resin or spermaceti mixed with oil, lard, and medicinal ingredients … New Collegiate Dictionary
cerate — /sear ayt/, n. 1. 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… … Universalium
