Noun: earth wax 'urth,waks
- A waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association with petroleum; some varieties are used in making ceresin and candles
"earth wax is sometimes used as a substitute for beeswax in cosmetics";
- ader wax, mineral wax, ozokerite, ozocerite
Derived forms: earth waxes
Type of: mineral
Encyclopedia: Earth wax