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paraffin

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2 syllables

8 characters

English (US)

2syllables

paraffin

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Definitions ofparaffin

1noun

A petroleum-based thin and colorless fuel oil
Synonyms: kerosene
Any member of the alkane hydrocarbons.
Paraffin wax.

1verb

To impregnate or treat with paraffin.
To embed in paraffin wax.

Nearby Words

17 words

Before

paradrops paraenesis paraenesize paraenetic paraenetical paraengineer paraesthesia paraesthetic

paraffin(current)

After

paraffin-base paraffine paraffined paraffiner paraffinic paraffining paraffinize paraffinized

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