Ozocerite \O`zo*ce"rite\, n. [Gr. 'o`zein to smell + ? wax.]
(Min.)
A waxlike mineral resin; -- sometimes called {native
paraffin}, and {mineral wax}.
ozocerite
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}]