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Noun: ader wax
  1. 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 is sometimes used as a substitute for beeswax in cosmetics";
    - earth wax, mineral wax, ozokerite, ozocerite

Type of: mineral