American English pronunciation
How to pronounce paraffin
IPA transcription: ['pɛɹəfən]
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Noun
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from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings
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a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)
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(British usage) kerosine
Usage examples
- Liquid sodium, beryllium oxide, cadmium, paraffin wax and steel plates were used for protection.
- Paraffin wax is an important ingredient of a candle.
- A paraffin lamp is very useful if you're intending to go camping
- Paraffin is the British name for kerosene
- Paraffin is the British name for kerosene
- Paraffin wax is an important ingredient of a candle.
- Paraffin wax is an important ingredient of a candle.
- These include paraffin candles, plastic, and thick multithreaded rope.
- Paraffin is the British name for kerosene
- Paraffin wax is an important ingredient of a candle.