CERESINS Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word ceresins. (close relations)
Definition of CERESINS
ceresin
Best Alternative Words for CERESINS
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microcrystalline | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • containing crystals that are visible only under a microscope | ||||||||
ozokerite | nounn | |||||||
noun • a waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association with petroleum; some varieties are used in making ceresin and candles | ||||||||
paraffin | nounn | |||||||
noun • from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings • a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2) • (British usage) kerosine | ||||||||
petrolatum | nounn | |||||||
noun • a semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication | ||||||||
wax | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water verb • cover with wax • go up or advance • increase in phase | ||||||||
mineral wax | nounn | |||||||
noun • a waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association with petroleum; some varieties are used in making ceresin and candles |