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Paraffin

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Definition

a flammable, white or colorless, tasteless, odorless, waxy solid consisting of a mixture of straight-chain and branched-chain hydrocarbons, used in candles, as a coating for paper and cardboard, and in polishes and cosmetics

Synonyms & similar words

methaneseries paraffinseries paraffinwax paraffinoil alkane alkaneseries wax beeswax tallow ozocerite ceresin kerosene petroleum

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