Definition of Ozokerite

1. Noun. A waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association with petroleum; some varieties are used in making ceresin and candles.

Exact synonyms: Ader Wax, Earth Wax, Mineral Wax, Ozocerite
Generic synonyms: Mineral

Definition of Ozokerite

1. Noun. (alternative form of ozocerite) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ozokerite

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Medical Definition of Ozokerite

1. A mixture of paraffinic and cycloparaffinic hydrocarbons occurring in nature; it has a higher melting point than synthetic paraffin, and is used as a substitute for beeswax. Synonym: ozocerite. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ozokerite

ozaena
ozaenas
ozagrel
ozalid
ozalids
ozeki
ozekis
ozelot sword
ozena
ozenous
ozmazome
ozocerite
ozocerites
ozochrotia
ozogen
ozokerite (current term)
ozokerites
ozona
ozonate
ozonated
ozonates
ozonating
ozonation
ozonations
ozonator
ozone
ozone-friendly
ozone hole
ozone layer
ozone resistance

Literary usage of Ozokerite

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Petroleum: A Treatise on the Geographical Distribution and Geological by Sir Boverton Redwood (1896)
"Separating ozokerite from the Matrix.—Two products are obtained from the mines—viz., nearly pure ozokerite in fragments, and earth containing much ozokerite ..."

2. Asphalts and Allied Substances: Their Occurrence, Modes of Production, Uses by Herbert Abraham (1920)
"ozokerite as- ordinarily found is fairly hard, and has a comparatively high ... ozokerite containing between 10 and 15 per cent of petroleum in solution, ..."

3. Petroleum: A Treatise on the Geographical Distribution and Geological by Boverton Redwood (1896)
"Separating ozokerite from the Matrix.—Two products are obtained from the mines—viz., nearly pure ozokerite in fragments, and earth containing much ozokerite ..."

4. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature and (1911)
"ozokerite-deposits are believed to have originated in much the same way as ... As found native, ozokerite varies from a very soft wax to a black mass as ..."

5. Chemical Technology and Analysis of Oils, Fats, and Waxes by Julius Lewkowitsch (1904)
"ozokerite is also found in Utah.- The colour of crude ozokerite varies from a pure yellow to dark brown, depending on the admixed oxygenated resinous ..."

6. Technical Methods of Chemical Analysis by Georg Lunge, Charles Alexander Keane, E. Adam, P. Aulich, T. L. Bailey, C. O. Bannister (1914)
"ozokerite is a naturally occurring bituminous product which is found in several localities in the vicinity of petroleum springs. The best-known product is ..."

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