Kerite

[kerɪt]

Definition

(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.

Edited by Adela

Definition

n. a kind of artificial vulcanite of india-rubber and animal or vegetable oil.

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