noun🔗ShareA petroleum-based thin and colorless fuel oil"The old heater used paraffin to keep the classroom warm. "materialsubstancefuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny member of the alkane hydrocarbons."The chemist used paraffin wax, a type of alkane hydrocarbon, to coat the experiment containers. "compoundsubstancechemistryfuelmaterialscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareParaffin wax."The candle was made of paraffin and burned slowly, filling the room with a soft glow. "substancematerialchemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo impregnate or treat with paraffin."To protect the wood from moisture, the craftsman will paraffin the cutting board after sanding it smooth. "materialsubstancechemistryindustrytechnicalprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo embed in paraffin wax."The scientist paraffinned the tissue sample to prepare it for the microscope. "medicinetechnicalprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
