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paraffin in German

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

paraffin in German

paraffinieren
verb
To impregnate or treat with paraffin.

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 German?

"paraffin" in German is paraffinieren. 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 German, "paraffin" is paraffinieren.

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