ozocerite Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association with petroleum; some varieties are used in making ceresin and candles
    earth wax; mineral wax; ozokerite; ader wax.

WordNet

O`zo*ce"rite noun
Etymology
Gr. to smell + wax.
Definitions
  1. (Min.) A waxlike mineral resin; -- sometimes called native paraffin, and mineral wax.

Webster 1913