Meaning & use
ozokerite
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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