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ozokerite

Pronunciation: /əʊˈzəʊkərʌɪt, -sərʌɪt, ˌəʊzə(ʊ)ˈsɪərʌɪt/

Definition of ozokerite

noun

[mass noun]
  • a brown or black paraffin wax occurring naturally in some shales and sandstones and formerly used in candles, polishes, and electrical insulation.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from German Ozokerit, from Greek ozein 'to smell' + kēros 'wax'

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