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paraffin in Russian

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

paraffin in Russian

парафи́н
noun
Pronounced: parafin
(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 Russian?

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

How do you pronounce парафи́н?

"paraffin" in Russian is парафи́н, pronounced "parafin".

How do you use "paraffin" in a sentence?

Example: "The lamp burned paraffin oil for light." In Russian, "paraffin" is парафи́н.

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