ceresin

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Noun ceresin has 1 sense

ceresin - a white wax extracted from ozokerite
--₁ is a kind of wax

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Ceresin

Noun

Sense 1:

A waxy mineral substance derived from petroleum, white or yellowish in color, and used in the production of various products including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and polishes.

Example sentence:

I bought a new lip balm made of ceresin, and it keeps my lips moisturized for hours.

Sense 2:

A local term used in some regions to refer to a traditional folk dance related to harvest celebrations.

Example sentence:

The villagers gathered in the square to perform the ceresin, a lively dance that signifies prosperity and abundance.