A waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association with petroleum

• Some varieties are used in making ceresin and candles

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association with petroleum; some varieties are used in making ceresin and candles [syn: ader wax , earth wax , mineral wax , ozocerite ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (alternative form of ozocerite English)

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Ozokerite or ozocerite (Gr. Όζο oze , stench, and κερί kero , wax), archaically referred to as earthwax or earth wax , is a naturally occurring odoriferous mineral wax or paraffin found in many localities.