1. plural of paraffin; waxy substances obtained from petroleum, used in candles, waterproofing, and other applications

Examples

• The factory produces various paraffins for the cosmetics industry.
• Different paraffins have different melting points depending on their molecular structure.
• Paraffins are commonly used in making waterproof coatings.
• The chemist analyzed several paraffins to determine their purity.
• Candle manufacturers often blend different paraffins to achieve desired burning characteristics.
• These paraffins are derived from crude oil through a refining process.