Paraffin (Noun)
Meaning 1
From crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The candles were made from paraffin, which was extracted from crude petroleum during the refining process.
- Paraffin is often used as a waterproof coating for matches to prevent them from getting wet.
- The museum used a layer of paraffin to preserve the ancient artifacts and prevent them from deteriorating.
- The factory produced large quantities of paraffin wax, which was used to make a variety of products such as cosmetics and ointments.
- The hikers had to carefully waterproof their equipment with paraffin to protect it from the heavy rain forecasted for their journey.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2).
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.