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agricere
noun
ag·ri·cere
\ˈa-grə-ˌsir\
Definition of agricere
-s
: a waxy or resinous coating of organic matter on soil particles
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Origin and Etymology of agricere
Latin agri (genitive of ager field) + -cere (from cera wax)
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