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Definition: KERITE

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. 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.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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"Kerite" is a common misspelling or typo for: kernite.

Date "Kerite" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Etymology:Kerite \Ke"rite\, noun. [from Greek expression ke`ras, horn.]. (references)

Definition: KERITE

Part of SpeechDefinition
Noun1. 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.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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"KERITE" is a common misspelling or typo for: kernite.

Date "KERITE" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Etymology:Kerite \Ke"rite\, noun. [from Greek expression ke`ras, horn.]. (references)