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Uncommonparaffin
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.A petroleum-based thin and colorless fuel oil
- 2.Any member of the alkane hydrocarbons.
- 3.Paraffin wax.
verb
- 1.To impregnate or treat with paraffin.
- 2.To embed in paraffin wax.
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