Paraffin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpæɹ.ə.fɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paraffin is a noun meaning (UK, Ireland) A petroleum-based thin and colourless fuel oil.
Meaning
(UK, Ireland) A petroleum-based thin and colourless fuel oil.
More Meanings
- (petrochemistry, organic chemistry) Any member of the alkane hydrocarbons.
- Paraffin wax.
- To impregnate or treat with paraffin.
- To embed in paraffin wax.
Example Sentences
She poured paraffin on the dry floors and on the pandanus-mats, and then she set fire.
The paper found high levels of phased-out flame retardants like PCBs and PBDEs, as well as allegedly safe, newer replacements chemicals, such as chlorinated paraffins and organophosphates, across the globe.
Word Forms
- paraffins
- paraffine
- paraffining
- paraffined
Synonyms for paraffin
Depending on context, synonyms include kerosene, alkane.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include alkane, celloidin, slack, naphtha, kerosene, kerosine.
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