Meanings
Origin
KERLIX was originally (and may still be) a trademark of Covidien. Its use in the general sense is an example of trademark erosion.
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APA
kerlix. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kerlix
MLA
“kerlix.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kerlix. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “kerlix,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kerlix.
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