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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A dark waxy mineral, found associated with petroleum in some sandstones, used to make polishes. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association with petroleum; some varieties are used in making ceresin and candles wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

mineral waxader waxader waxearth waxearthwaxozokerite

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