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ozocerite

Noun

o=zo=ce=rite

WORDNET DICTIONARY

ozocerite(n = noun.substance) ader wax, earth wax, mineral wax, ozokerite - a waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association with petroleum; some varieties are used in making ceresin and candles; Array

is a kind of mineral

ozocerite, n. [Gr. 'o`zein to smell + khro`s wax.].

A waxlike mineral resin; -- sometimes called native paraffin, and mineral wax. [1913 Webster]

ozocerite, n. (also ozokerite) a waxlike fossil paraffin used for candles, insulation, etc.

Etymology

G Ozokerit f. Gk ozo smell + keros wax

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