Paraffin example sentences
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noun
paraffin (noun) · paraffin wax (noun) · paraffin waxes (plural noun) · liquid paraffin (noun) · paraffin oil (noun) · paraffin oils (plural noun) · paraffins (plural noun)
- a flammable, translucent, waxy solid consisting of a mixture of saturated hydrocarbons, obtained by distillation from petroleum or shale and used in candles, cosmetics, polishes, and sealing and waterproofing compounds.
- a colorless, flammable, oily liquid similarly obtained and used as fuel, especially kerosene.
- old-fashioned term for alkane