Ozocerite Definition
ōzō-sîrīt
noun
A brown to black mineral wax sometimes found in sandstone, used to make candles, polishes, etc.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- ozokerite
- mineral wax
- earth wax
- ader wax
Other Word Forms of Ozocerite
Noun
Singular:
ozocerite
Plural:
ozoceritesOrigin of Ozocerite
Greek ozein to smell Greek kēros wax –ite
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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