Definition of Kerite

1. n. A compound in which tar or asphaltum combined with animal or vegetable oils is vulcanized by sulphur, the product closely resembling rubber; -- used principally as an insulating material in telegraphy.

Medical Definition of Kerite

1. A compound in which tar or asphaltum combined with animal or vegetable oils is vulcanised by sulphur, the product closely resembling rubber; used principally as an insulating material in telegraphy. Origin: Gr. Horn. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Kerite

kerchoo
Kerckring's centre
Kerckring's folds
Kerckring's ossicle
Kerckring's valves
Kerensky
kerf
kerfed
kerfing
kerflooey
kerfs
kerfuffle
kerfuffles
kerion
kerion
kerite (current term)
Kerley A lines
Kerley B lines
Kerley C lines
kerma
kermes
kermes
kermess
kermesse
kermesses
kermis
kermises
Kern
kern-plasma relation theory
kerne

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