ozokerite

• Minéral cireux composé d'un mélange d'hydrocarbures, souvent trouvé à proximité des gisements de pétrole ; certaines variétés sont utilisées dans la production de cérésine et de bougies.

A waxy mineral composed of a mixture of hydrocarbons, often found alongside petroleum deposits; certain types are utilized in the production of ceresin and candles.

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   A naturally occurring, waxy mineral composed of a mixture of hydrocarbons, often found in association with petroleum deposits.

   Ozokérite (cire minérale)

   • Ozokerite is mined in some regions and used in industrial applications.
   • The waxy texture of ozokerite makes it useful for producing ceresin.
   • Historically, ozokerite was used in candle making before synthetic alternatives.

   Synonymesmineral waxozocerite