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/ˈparəfin/,
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paraffins, plural;
  1. A flammable, whitish, translucent, waxy solid consisting of a mixture of saturated hydrocarbons, obtained by distillation from petroleum or shale and used in candles, cosmetics, polishes, and sealing and waterproofing compounds

  2. A colorless, flammable, oily liquid similarly obtained and used as fuel, esp. kerosene

  1. from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings
  2. methane series: a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)
  3. (British usage) kerosine
  4. "Paraffin" is the first single by the trip hop/industrial band Ruby, from their debut album Salt Peter. It was released in the United States on November 7, 1995, by the WORK/Creation record labels. The single would chart in the United Kingdom but not in the U.S.
  5. A petroleum based thin and colorless fuel oil, (kerosene in US English); Any member of the alkane hydrocarbons; paraffin wax; To impregnate or treat with paraffin
  6. A beeswax substitute derived from petroleum.
  7. Many cheeses are coated with a paraffin wax, particularly those destined for export markets. Edam is probably the best known. The wax protects the cheese.
  8. Paraffin is a synthetic wax like substance made of solid hydrocarbons distilled from petroleum or from the oil of distilled shale. It is a translucent, virtually odorless material ranging from colorless to white in appearance, and having a slightly greasy texture. ...
  9. A white, odorless, tasteless, chemically inert, waxy substance derived from distilling petroleum; a crystalline, flammable substance composed of saturated hydrocarbons.
  10. Waxy, petroleum-based substance used as a thickener in cosmetics.
  11. A white, translucent odorless hydrocarbon wax that is chemically inert and odorless. (Referenced in some of fossil preparation’s historical documentation e.g. Hermann). Not commonly used in modern fossil preparation methods.
  12. (US) A semi-solid, waxy, colorless hydrocarbon used to make candles, wax paper and lubricants. (UK) Kerosene
  13. The type of wax used to coat cheeses, providing protection during transport and to discourage surface mold growth.
  14. A translucent, white, solid hydrocarbon with a low melting point. Paraffin is used as an embedding medium to support tissue for sectioning for light microscopy observation.
  15. A white or colorless petroleum-derived solid wax. It is often used in making candles and cosmetics. This is the wax commonly found in the grocery store and used to seal canning jars.
  16. is a waxy substance that is obtained from petroleum (a complex mixture of decomposed organic matter, both plant and animal, delightfully called hydrocarbons) by the process of distillation. ...
  17. a mixture of solid saturated hydrocarbons, separated from the fractions of crude oil. It is used, among others, to manufacture candles, as a floor polish and as an insulation material.
  18. n. 1. Kerosene. You really need to know this when the instructions for your Raleigh Sport (bicycle) tells you to clean the chain with paraffin.
  19. saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon (alkane), or hydrocarbon wax
  20. which is derived from petroleum (again) and tar is used in creams, hair removal products like wax strips, lipsticks, mascara as well as other cosmetics. It can interfere with the skins proper function by having an occlusive effect and instead of preventing dryness it causes the skin to dry out.
  21. Any hydrocarbon defined by saturated straight (normal) or branched (iso) carbon chains; also called an alkane. The generalized paraffinic molecule can be symbolized by the formula CnH2n+2. Paraffins are relatively non-reactive and have excellent oxidation stability. ...
  22. Hydrocarbons belonging to the series starting with methane (CH4). Paraffins are saturated with respect to hydrogen. High molecular weight paraffins are solid such as paraffin wax.
  23. UK name for a premium kerosine; used in lamps and space heaters.
  24. Pétrole lampant, kérosène
  25. UK term for kerosene.