Paraffin
Pronunciation: /ˈpɛrəfən/
Paraffin (noun)
- a type of oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters.
- a solid wax used to make candles and other items.
- a chemical substance made from hydrocarbons, often used in laboratories.
Examples
- They used paraffin to light the old lamps.
- Paraffin lamps are common in rural areas.
Common collocations: burn paraffin, paraffin lamp, melt paraffin, paraffin wax, paraffin compound