paraffin in French
paraffin in French is paraffine, paraffiner — paraffin means a waxy or oily substance derived from petroleum, used as fuel, in candles, or for waterproofing.
paraffin in French
paraffine
(petrochemistry, organic compound) Any member of the alkane hydrocarbons.
paraffiner
To impregnate or treat with paraffin.
What does "paraffin" mean?
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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 French?
"paraffin" in French is paraffine, paraffiner. 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 French, "paraffin" is paraffine, paraffiner.
Are there other ways to say "paraffin" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "paraffin": paraffine, paraffiner.
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