HyperDic: earth_wax

English > 1 sense of the expression earth wax:
NOUNsubstanceearth wax, ader wax, mineral wax, ozokerite, ozoceritea waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association with petroleum
English > earth wax: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningA waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association with petroleum; some varieties are used in making ceresin and candles.
Synonymsader wax, mineral wax, ozokerite, ozocerite
BroadermineralSolid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
Spanishozocerita
Catalanozocerita

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