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paraffin wax
paraffin waxn. See paraffin.paraffin wax n (Elements & Compounds) a white insoluble odourless waxlike solid consisting mainly of alkane hydrocarbons with melting points in the range 50°–60°C, used in candles, waterproof paper, and as a sealing agent. Also called: paraffin Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  paraffin wax - from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatingsparaffinwax - any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water |
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paraffin wax
paraffin wax a white insoluble odourless waxlike solid consisting mainly of alkane hydrocarbons with melting points in the range 50°--60°C, used in candles, waterproof paper, and as a sealing agent paraffin wax[′par·ə·fən ‚waks] (materials) A solid, crystalline hydrocarbon mixture derived from the paraffin distillate portion of crude petroleum; used in paper coating, candles, creams, emollients, and lipsticks. Also known as ceresin wax; paraffin. paraffin wax
par·af·fin waxa wax derived from petroleum. Synonym(s): mineral wax (1) par·af·fin wax (pară-fin waks) Wax derived from petroleum. paraffin wax
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