earth wax


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earth wax

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earthwax

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(Elements & Compounds) another name for ozocerite
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
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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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Resins, balsams, gums, earth waxes and gumlike substances used in rubber compounding.
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