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paraffin in Dutch

paraffin in Dutch is paraffine — paraffin means a waxy or oily substance derived from petroleum, used as fuel, in candles, or for waterproofing.

paraffin in Dutch

paraffine
noun
(petrochemistry, organic compound) Any member of the alkane hydrocarbons.

What does "paraffin" mean?

  1. noun A waxy or oily substance derived from petroleum, used as fuel, in candles, or for waterproofing.
    "The lamp burned paraffin oil for light."
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paraffin in a sentence

  • The lamp burned paraffin oil for light.
  • The candle was made from paraffin wax.

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What is "paraffin" in Dutch?

"paraffin" in Dutch is paraffine. paraffin means: A waxy or oily substance derived from petroleum, used as fuel, in candles, or for waterproofing.

How do you use "paraffin" in a sentence?

Example: "The lamp burned paraffin oil for light." In Dutch, "paraffin" is paraffine.

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