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—ceroplastics, n./sear'euh plas"tik/, adj.1. pertaining to modeling in wax.2. modeled in wax.[1795-1805; < Gk keroplastikós. See CERO-, PLASTIC]
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Ceroplastic — Ce ro*plas tic, a. [Gr. ? for modeling in wax; khro s wax + ? to form, mold.] (Fine arts) (a) Relating to the art of modeling in wax. (b) Modeled in wax; as, a ceroplastic figure. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ceroplastic — [sir′ō plas′tik, ser′ō plas′tik] adj. [Gr kēroplastikos < kēros, wax + plassein, to form: see PLASTIC] 1. having to do with wax modeling 2. modeled in wax … English World dictionary
ceroplastic — adjective a) Modelled in wax. b) Of, or relating to such an art or process. See Also: ceroplastic acid, ceroplastics … Wiktionary
Ceroplastic acid — IUPAC name Ceroplastic acid … Wikipedia
ceroplastic — adjective relating to modelling in wax … English new terms dictionary
ceroplastic — ce·ro·plastic … English syllables
ceroplastic — /sɪəroʊˈplæstɪk/ (say searroh plastik) adjective 1. relating to modelling in wax. 2. modelled in wax …
ceroplastic — adj. 1 modelled in wax. 2 of or concerning wax modelling … Useful english dictionary
ceroplastic acid — noun The long chain saturated fatty acid having 35 carbon atoms Syn: pentatriacontanoic acid … Wiktionary
Fatty acid — Not to be confused with fat. Butyric acid, a short chain fatty acid Types of fats in food Unsaturated fat Monounsaturated fat Polyun … Wikipedia
