Definitions for paraffin wax
paraf·fin wax

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1. paraffin, paraffin waxnoun

   from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings

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1. paraffin waxnoun

   A waxy white solid hydrocarbon mixture used to make candles, wax paper, lubricants, and sealing materials.

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1. Paraffin wax

   Paraffin wax is a soft colourless solid, derived from petroleum, coal or shale oil, that consists of a mixture of hydrocarbon molecules containing between twenty and forty carbon atoms. It is solid at room temperature and begins to melt above approximately 37 °C (99 °F); its boiling point is >370 °C (698 °F). Common applications for paraffin wax include lubrication, electrical insulation, and candles; dyed paraffin wax can be made into crayons. It is distinct from kerosene and other petroleum products that are sometimes called paraffin.Un-dyed, unscented paraffin candles are odorless and bluish-white. Paraffin wax was first created in 1830 in Germany, and marked a major advancement in candlemaking technology, as it burned more cleanly and reliably than tallow candles and was cheaper to produce.In chemistry, paraffin is used synonymously with alkane, indicating hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH2n+2. The name is derived from Latin parum ("barely") + affinis, meaning "lacking affinity" or "lacking reactivity", referring to paraffin's unreactive nature.

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1. paraffin wax

   Paraffin wax is a white or colorless soft solid wax that is derived from petroleum, coal, or oil shale. It is mostly used for candles, lubrication, sealing, electrical insulation, and for making crayons and wax paper. The wax is tasteless, odorless, and it melts at around 37 degrees Celsius (99 degrees Fahrenheit). It is also commonly used in beauty and therapeutic treatments, like manicures and pedicures, to soften and hydrate the skin.

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1. Paraffin wax

   Paraffin wax refers to a white or colourless soft solid that is used as a lubricant and for other applications. It is derived from petroleum and consists of a mixture of hydrocarbon molecules containing between twenty and forty carbon atoms. It is solid at room temperature and begins to melt above approximately 37 °C; its boiling point is >370 deg C. In chemistry, paraffin is used synonymously with "alkane", indicating hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH2n+2. The name is derived from Latin parum + affinis, meaning "lacking affinity" or "lacking reactivity" indicating paraffin's unreactive nature.

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   The numerical value of paraffin wax in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

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   The numerical value of paraffin wax in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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