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kerite Explained

Kerite at English => English (Websters 1913) Of Explained:

Kerite \Ke"rite\, n. [Gr. ke`ras, horn.]
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. --Knight.

kerite at English (WD) Of Explained:

==English==

Etymology

Inter: etyl » grc, from a word meaning "horn".

Noun

Inter: en-noun » s|-
  • A compound in which tar or asphalt combined with animal or vegetable oils is vulcanized by sulphur, the product closely resembling rubber; formerly used as an insulating material in telegraphy.

  • Inter: Webster 191 » 3
    Translation: zh » kerite