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ceresin

British  
/ ˈsɛrɪsɪn /

noun

  1. a white wax extracted from ozocerite

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Etymology

Origin of ceresin

C19: irregularly from Latin cēra wax

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By substituting ceresin, a paraffin obtained from ozokerite or earthwax, for crystalline paraffin, the chance of cracking is obviated.

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