ozocerite

Noun
Synonyms: ader waxearth waxmineral waxozokerite

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. a waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association with petroleum; some varieties are used in making ceresin and candlesSynonyms: ader waxearth waxmineral waxozokerite
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

ozocerite \o`zo*ce"rite\ ([=o]`z[-o]*s[=e]"r[imac]t), n. [Gr. 'o`zein to smell + khro`s wax.] (Min.) A waxlike mineral resin; -- sometimes called native paraffin, and mineral wax. [1913 Webster]
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