mineral wax

noun

: a wax of mineral origin
especially : ozokerite

Examples of mineral wax in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Each candle is made of mineral wax that burns evenly for up to 150 hours. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 12 June 2024 Blended with fragrance oils, each candle is poured with premium-grade mineral wax that has a mottled appearance. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 8 Oct. 2023 It’s blended with fragrance oils and premium-grade mineral wax that undergoes a specific heating and cooling process to give it a mottled appearance. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 8 Oct. 2023 Paraffin is a refined mineral wax. Sarah Wolf Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023 This mineral wax, also known as shilajit, can improve fertility and libido, alleviate stress and anxiety, promote cardiovascular health, and produce several other benefits. Dallas News, 23 Dec. 2022 To get the color just right, the premium-grade mineral wax undergoes a special cooling and heating process that results in a mottled effect on the finished candle. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 19 Dec. 2022 Uniquely, ProSolution Plus also includes a mineral wax called Asphaltum, which contains more than 85 vitamins and minerals. Dallas News, 23 Dec. 2022 Blended with curated fragrance oils, the candle's premium-grade mineral wax has a natural fiber wick that delivers a clean, even burn. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 29 Nov. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mineral wax was circa 1864

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“Mineral wax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mineral%20wax. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

mineral wax

noun
: a wax of mineral origin: as
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