earth wax

earth wax

or

earthwax

n
(Elements & Compounds) another name for ozocerite
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Noun1.earth wax - a waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association with petroleumearth wax - a waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association with petroleum; some varieties are used in making ceresin and candles
ader wax, mineral wax, ozocerite, ozokerite
mineral - solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
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