What is "ozocerite"

ozocerite \o`zo*ce"rite\ ([=o]`z[-o]*s[=e]"r[imac]t), n. [Gr. 'o`zein to smell + khro`s wax.] (Min.) A waxlike mineral resin; -- sometimes called native paraffin, and mineral wax.

n. (context mineralogy English) A dark waxy mineral, found associated with petroleum in some sandstones, used to make polishes.

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, ozokerite]