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What (who) is paraffin oil - definition
WIKIMEDIA DISAMBIGUATION PAGE
Paraffin oil (disambiguation)
paraffin
1.
Paraffin is a strong-smelling liquid which is used as a fuel in heaters, lamps, and engines. (mainly BRIT; in AM, use kerosene
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...a paraffin lamp.
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2.
Paraffin wax, or in American English paraffin, is a white wax obtained from petrol or coal. It is used to make candles and in beauty treatments.
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Paraffin
·noun ·Alt. of Paraffine.
paraffin
¦ noun
1. (also paraffin wax) chiefly Brit. a flammable waxy solid obtained by distilling petroleum or shale and used for sealing and waterproofing and in candles, cosmetics, etc.
2. (also paraffin oil or liquid paraffin) Brit. a liquid fuel made similarly, especially kerosene.
3. Chemistry old-fashioned term for alkane.
Origin
C19: from Ger., from L. parum 'little' + affinis 'related' (from its low reactivity).
Wikipedia
Paraffin oil
Paraffin oil may refer to:
- (in British English) paraffin, called kerosene in North American English
- (in North American English) any of various hydrocarbon oils obtained from petroleum, for example mineral oil
Examples of use of paraffin oil
1. A pomegranate–shaped candle holder filled with paraffin oil costs NIS 60, while a bathroom gift package of soaps, candles and a towel costs NIS 30.
2. The measure hit hard in a nation where people rely on diesel and illuminating paraffin oil because of chronic power cuts.