Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cer
Prefix / Combining form
/sər/
Definition
A combining form used in various scientific terms, often related to wax or wax-like substances.
Examples
- Cerumen is the technical term for earwax.
- Ceramic materials often have a shiny, waxy surface.
- Cerography is a printing technique using a waxy substance.
Meaning
The term ‘cer’ typically relates to wax or substances that have a waxy quality, derived from the Latin word ‘cera’ meaning wax.
Synonyms
- Wax
- Waxy
- Greasy
