paraffin wax

/ˌpɛrəfən wæks/
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Other forms: paraffin waxes

Definitions of paraffin wax
  1. noun
    from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings
    synonyms: paraffin
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    type of:
    wax
    any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water
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