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Beeswax substitute
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ceresin
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n. A refined form of ozocerite that is used in polishes and to make candles
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Ceresin (also cerin , cerasin , cerosin , ceresin wax or ceresine ) is a wax derived from ozokerite by a purifying process. The purifying process of the ozokerite commonly comprises a treatment with heat and sulfuric acid , but other processes are also ...
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Ceresin \Cer"e*sin\, n. [L. cera wax.] (Chem.) A white wax, made by bleaching and purifying ozocerite, and used as a substitute for beeswax. [1913 Webster] ||
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n. a white wax extracted from ozokerite