paraffin

Etymology

Latin paraffinum, from parum (too little) + affinis (related, affinity). Therefore low affinity or being chemically neutral

noun

  1. (UK) A petroleum-based thin and colourless fuel oil.
  2. (chemistry) Any member of the alkane hydrocarbons.
  3. paraffin wax.

verb

  1. To impregnate or treat with paraffin.
  2. To embed in paraffin wax.

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