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par·af·fin
 paraffin
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- pronunciation:
- pae
r
fihn
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a white substance like wax that is made from petroleum. It is used for candles, sealing materials, and waxed paper.
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| definition 2: |
the British word for a thin liquid fuel made from petroleum, coal shale, or tar. "Paraffin" has the same meaning as "kerosene."
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| related words: |
wax |
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