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Paraffin

/ˈpæɹ.ə.fɪn/

A petroleum-based thin and colorless fuel oil

📖 Definitions of "Paraffin"

noun
  1. 1

    A petroleum-based thin and colorless fuel oil

  2. 2

    Any member of the alkane hydrocarbons.

  3. 3

    Paraffin wax.

verb
  1. 1

    To impregnate or treat with paraffin.

  2. 2

    To embed in paraffin wax.

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