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Ceric vs Cerin - What's the difference?

ceric | cerin |

As an adjective ceric

is (chemistry) containing cerium with valence four or ceric can be (chemistry) relating to wax.

As a noun cerin is

(obsolete) beeswax.

ceric

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (chemistry) Containing cerium with valence four.

    • Derived terms

    * ceric ammonium nitrate * ceric ammonium sulfate, ceric ammonium sulphate * ceric fluoride * ceric oxide * ceric sulfate, ceric sulphate

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (chemistry) Relating to wax.

    • Derived terms

    * ceric acid

    See also

    * cerous

    Anagrams

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    cerin

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete) beeswax
  • (organic compound) A triterpene found in cork.

    • Anagrams

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