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paraffin

The correct spelling is paraffin.

How to pronounce paraffin

noun

IPA: /ˈpæɹ.ə.fɪn/

Say it like: Par-aff-in

The correct spelling is paraffin. A petroleum-based thin and colorless fuel oil

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A petroleum-based thin and colorless fuel oil
  2. 2.Any member of the alkane hydrocarbons.
  3. 3.Paraffin wax.

verb

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

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