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paraffin meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of paraffin at MeaningMonkey.org. paraffin meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.PARAFFIN noun
Definition of paraffin (noun)
- from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings
- synonyms: paraffin wax
- a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)
- synonyms: alkane, alkane series, methane series, paraffin series
- (British usage) kerosine
- synonyms: paraffin oil
Source: Princeton University Wordnet