mineral wax

/ˌmɪnərəl wæks/
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Definitions of mineral wax
  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
    synonyms: ader wax, earth wax, ozocerite, ozokerite
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    type of:
    mineral
    solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
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