Reference meaning
paraffin
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from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings
Related source terms
paraffin wax
Other meanings
2. noun
a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)
3. noun
(British usage) kerosine
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