ozokerite
/oʊˈzoʊkəraɪt/
noun
- A natural, waxy mineral used to make candles, polishes, and electrical insulation (alternative spelling of ozocerite).
- Miners extracted ozokerite from underground deposits in Eastern Europe.
- The artist used ozokerite to create a smooth, protective layer on the sculpture.
- Ozokerite is another name for the same waxy substance used in cosmetics.
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