ozocerite

[ oh-zoh-kuh-rahyt, -suh-rahyt, oh-zoh-seer-ahyt ]

noun

1. a waxlike mineral resin; mineral wax.

ozocerite

/ əʊˈzəʊkəˌraɪt /

noun

1. a brown or greyish wax that occurs associated with petroleum and is used for making candles and wax paper Also calledearth waxmineral wax

Word History and Origins

Origin of ozocerite¹

1830–40; < German Ozokerit < Greek ozo- ozo- + kēr ( ós ) wax + German -it -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of ozocerite¹

C19: from German Ozokerit, from Greek ozein to smell + kēros beeswax

Example Sentences

Great quantities of ozocerite are also extracted in the petroliferous region of the Carpathians.

From Project Gutenberg

A native mineral paraffine, known as ozocerite, is mined in Utah and Galicia; it is used as an insulating material.

From Project Gutenberg