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unguent vs cerate

cerate vs unguent

unguent and cerate both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
unguent Yes No No No
cerate Yes No No No
As nouns, cerate is a hyponym of unguent; that is, cerate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than unguent:
  • unguent: 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
unguent (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
Difference between unguent and cerate

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