Meaning & use

ozokerite

noun·Advanced

A naturally occurring wax-like mineral found in the earth, used to make candles, paraffin, and cosmetics.

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Miners in the region once extracted ozokerite to sell as raw material for candle makers.

Ozokerite is sometimes used in spa treatments to gently warm and soothe the skin.

A note on using this word

Ozokerite is a natural hydrocarbon wax, distinct from petroleum-refined paraffin wax, though the two are chemically similar.

Words with a similar meaning

mineral waxearth wax

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