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balm vs cerate

cerate vs balm

balm and cerate both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
balm Yes No No No
cerate Yes No No No
As nouns, cerate is a hyponym of balm; that is, cerate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than balm:
  • balm: semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
  • cerate: a hard medicated paste made of lard or oil mixed with wax or resin
balm (noun) cerate (noun)
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation a hard medicated paste made of lard or oil mixed with wax or resin
any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing
Difference between balm and cerate

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