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earth wax

DEFINITIONS OF: earth wax

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n a waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association with petroleum; some varieties are used in making ceresin and candles

Synonyms:
ader wax, mineral wax, ozocerite, ozokerite
Type of:
mineral
solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
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