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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

cerate

/ˈsɛrɪteɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does cerate mean?

verb

To cover or enclose with a hard, smooth substance, especially a waxy or resinous one. To form a hard, smooth surface on something.

Example

"The bees cerated their hive with a thick layer of wax to protect it from the elements."

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