paraffin

ˈpæɹ.ə.fɪn

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#1·11h ago

(UK, Irish) A petroleum-based thin and colourless fuel oil.

Origin: From , from parum (too little) + affinis (related, affinity). Therefore low affinity or being chemically neutral. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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#2·11h ago

(petrochemistry, organic compound) Any member of the alkane hydrocarbons.

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#3·11h ago

To impregnate or treat with paraffin.

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