earth wax

British

noun

another name for ozocerite

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Mr. Bixby has suggested the use of the earth wax which is mined in Australia.

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The melted earth wax is sent from Borislau to almost all European countries, to be further refined.

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I know, I know, that all Power on earth waxes great under compact with Satan.

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