OZOKERITE


Meaning of OZOKERITE in English

[ əʊ'zəʊkərʌɪt , -sərʌɪt , ˌəʊzə(ʊ)'sɪərʌɪt ]

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

Origin

C19: from Ger. Ozokerit , from Gk ozein 'to smell' + kēros 'wax'.

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