Words Seldom Seen: Cerumen

Cerumen

Noun: A scientific word for what is commonly called earwax.

Example: “Earwax — which is not really wax at all, but a substance called cerumen. It binds with dirt, dust and debris and is normally produced by the body as a way to clean and protect the ears.

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