Definition of Paraffin wax

1. Noun. From crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings.

Exact synonyms: Paraffin
Generic synonyms: Wax

Definition of Paraffin wax

1. Noun. A waxy white solid hydrocarbon mixture used to make candles, wax paper, lubricants, and sealing materials. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Paraffin wax

1. A wax derived from petroleum. Synonym: mineral wax. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Paraffin Wax

paraesophageal hernia
paraesophageal hiatal hernia
paraesthesia
paraesthesias
paraexciton
paraexcitons
parafermion
parafermionic
parafermions
paraffin cancer
paraffin embedding
paraffin oil
paraffin scale
paraffin tumour
paraffin wax (current term)
paraffined
paraffines
paraffinic
paraffining
paraffinoma
paraffins
paraffle
paraffles
paraflagella
paraflagellate
paraflagellum
parafle
parafles

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