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10 Language-to-English DictionariesParaffin
/ˈpærəfɪn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A colorless, odorless, waxy solid derived from petroleum, used in candles, waxes, and as a lubricant.
"The candle was made of paraffin, providing a clean and long-lasting burn." - 2
A type of hydrocarbon that is saturated and typically found in the form of wax.
"Paraffin wax is commonly used in food preservation and packaging."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'paraffin' originates from the Latin word 'paraffinum', which combines 'para-' meaning 'beyond' and 'affinis' meaning 'related to'. It was first used in the early 19th century to describe a class of hydrocarbons that are resistant to chemical reactions, reflecting its inert nature.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Paraffin" is said worldwide
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paraffine
Transliteration: parafine
"La bougie était faite de paraffine, offrant une combustion propre et durable."
Paraffin
Transliteration: Paraffin
"Die Kerze war aus Paraffin, was eine saubere und langanhaltende Brenndauer gewährleistet."
paraffina
Transliteration: parafina
"La candela era fatta di paraffina, fornendo una combustione pulita e duratura."
parafina
Transliteration: parafina
"La vela estaba hecha de parafina, proporcionando una quema limpia y duradera."
parafina
Transliteration: parafina
"A vela era feita de parafina, proporcionando uma queima limpa e duradoura."
पैराफिन
Transliteration: pairāphin
"मोमबत्ती पैराफिन से बनी थी, जो एक साफ और लंबे समय तक जलने वाली होती है।"
石蜡
Transliteration: shílà
"蜡烛是用石蜡制成的，提供干净且持久的燃烧。"
파라핀
Transliteration: parapin
"촛불은 파라핀으로 만들어져 깨끗하고 오래 지속되는 연소를 제공합니다."
パラフィン
Transliteration: parafin
"キャンドルはパラフィンで作られており、クリーンで長持ちする燃焼を提供します。"
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