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

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

A mixture of solid natural paraffins found in Utah, Galicia, and Roumania; used with glycerin or linseed oil in skin diseases. [Gr.]