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ointment vs cerate

cerate vs ointment

ointment and cerate both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ointment Yes No No No
cerate Yes No No No
As nouns, cerate is a hyponym of ointment; that is, cerate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ointment:
  • ointment: 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
ointment (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
toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
Difference between ointment and cerate

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