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mineral wax

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

ozocerite

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Any wax of mineral origin, as opposed to an animal wax (such as beeswax) or a vegetable wax (such as carnauba).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly, countable, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 3

a waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association with petroleum; some varieties are used in making ceresin and candles

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: ader wax, earth wax, ozokerite, ozocerite

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: mineral

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