OZOCERITE

Noun

ozocerite (countable and uncountable, plural ozocerites)

(mineral) A dark waxy mineral, found associated with petroleum in some sandstones, used to make polishes.

Source: Wiktionary


O`zo*ce"rite, n. Etym: [Gr. (Min.)

Definition: A waxlike mineral resin; -- sometimes called native paraffin, and mineral wax.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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