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noun
A dark waxy mineral, found associated with petroleum in some sandstones, used to make polishes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: chemistry, geography, geology, mineralogy, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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Synonyms: earthwax, mineral wax
Antonyms: none provided
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
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: ader wax, earth wax, mineral wax, ozokerite
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: mineral
History
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