earth wax
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earth wax
orearthwax
n
(Elements & Compounds) another name for ozocerite
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Noun | 1. | earth 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 mineral - solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition |
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