cerume

Definitions of cerume
  1. noun
    any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water
    synonyms: cera
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    types:
    paraffina
    from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings
    spermaceti
    a white waxy substance from oil of the sperm whale
    type of:
    lipide
    an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates)
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