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Definition of earthwax

earthwax

/ˈɝːθˌwæks/
earth · wax
Plural:earthwaxes
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earthwax Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A naturally occurring, odoriferous mineral wax or paraffin found in various geological deposits, scientifically known as ozokerite.

Example

"During the late nineteenth century, earthwax was heavily mined in the Carpathian Mountains to produce candles and electrical insulation."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Largely replaced in modern usage by the term 'ozokerite', this compound is now primarily encountered in historical or specialized geological literature.

• Nearby Words

earthshaking
earthshattering
earthward
earthwax
earthwork
earthworm
earthy

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'earth' and 'wax', likely a calque of the German 'Erdwachs', used to describe its occurrence as a naturally formed mineral deposit.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Earthwax. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/earthwax
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