cerine

/sɪˈriːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A yellowish or yellowish-white waxy or greasy secretion produced by the cerumen-producing glands in the ear, especially in the outer ear canal.

“The doctor removed the cerine from the patient’s ear to examine the eardrum.”

Synonyms

  • cerumen
  • earwax

Antonyms

  • cleanliness
  • dryness