noun
- A waxy, flammable hydrocarbon mixture obtained from petroleum or coal tar, used in candles, cosmetics, and waterproofing.
Usage: Also spelled 'paraffin' (more common in British English); 'paraffine' is a variant, especially in older or technical texts.
Examples
- The candle was made from paraffine wax.
- Paraffine is commonly used in cosmetic products like lip balms.
- The laboratory stored paraffine samples in sealed containers.
- Paraffine has a low melting point, making it ideal for candle production.
- The waterproofing treatment contained paraffine as a key ingredient.