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Noun: earth wax  'urth,waks
  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, mineral wax, ozokerite, ozocerite

Derived forms: earth waxes

Type of: mineral

Encyclopedia: Earth wax

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