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Meaning of paraffin

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

paraffin

Pronunciation:/ˈpæɹ.ə.fɪn//ˈpɛɹ.ə.fɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. A petroleum-based thin and colorless fuel oil

    Synonyms:kerosene

  2. Any member of the alkane hydrocarbons.

  3. Paraffin wax.

verb

Definitions

  1. To impregnate or treat with paraffin.

  2. To embed in paraffin wax.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/paraffin

Related words

paraffin oilparaffin waxalkanealkane seriesmethane serieswaxcelloidinslack