ozocerite
noun
a waxlike mineral resin; mineral wax.
ozokerite
-
a variation of
ozocerite.
Example Sentences
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Passing a flame over the surface of the melted ozokerite immediately after flowing the case in order to remove air- bubbles.Case-shaving.
From From Xylographs to Lead Molds; A.D. 1440-A.D. 1921 by H. C. Forster
The ozokerite is embedded in a very stiff blue clay for a depth of several hundred feet; below, it is interlaid with rock.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 401, September 8, 1883 by Various
He exhibited specimens of natural brown ozokerite, of yellow ozokerite, sold as beeswax, and of a white purified form, which had been treated by sulphuric acid.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 401, September 8, 1883 by Various
Apparently there exists then in ozokerite, together with paraffine, other substances not capable of crystallization which keep the paraffine from crystallizing.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 711, August 17, 1889 by Various
By substituting ceresin, a paraffin obtained from ozokerite or earthwax, for crystalline paraffin, the chance of cracking is obviated.
From The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton Volume II by Mrs. Russell Barrington
