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