ozocerite \o`zo*ce"rite\ ([=o]`z[-o]*s[=e]"r[imac]t), n. [Gr.
   'o`zein to smell + khro`s wax.] (Min.)
   A waxlike mineral resin; -- sometimes called native
   paraffin, and mineral wax.
   [1913 Webster]

	

	ozocerite
    n 1: a waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs
         in association with petroleum; some varieties are used in
         making ceresin and candles [syn: ader wax, earth wax,
         mineral wax, ozokerite, ozocerite]