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blistering cerate

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Definition of blistering cerate

: a cerate composed of cantharides, glacial acetic acid, oil of turpentine, yellow wax, rosin, and benzoinated lard

— called also cantharides cerate

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“Blistering cerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blistering%20cerate. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.

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