paraffin: signification et définitions

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Qu'est-ce qu'un paraffin?

  • A waxy white or colorless solid hydrocarbon mixture used to make candles, wax paper, lubricants, and sealing materials. Also called paraffin wax.
  • Chemistry A member of the alkane series.
  • Chiefly British Kerosene.
  • To saturate, impregnate, or coat with paraffin.