cerumenolytic

English

Etymology

cerumen +‎ -lytic

Noun

cerumenolytic (plural cerumenolytics)

1. (pharmacology) A chemical that softens or removes cerumen (earwax).

Adjective

cerumenolytic (comparative more cerumenolytic, superlative most cerumenolytic)

1. (pharmacology) Of or relating to cerumenolysis, the process of softening cerumen (earwax) for removal.