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paraffin wax
noun
- paraffin in its solid state.
paraffin wax
noun
- a white insoluble odourless waxlike solid consisting mainly of alkane hydrocarbons with melting points in the range 50°–60°C, used in candles, waterproof paper, and as a sealing agent Also calledparaffin
paraffin wax
- See paraffin
Word History and Origins
Origin of paraffin wax1
Example Sentences
The New Castle Fire Department said that at least some of the cars that derailed contained paraffin wax, which is used to make candles, and soybeans.
The new design uses small paraffin wax pads infused with scents that are heated by an electrode to release an odor.
The crew was then told to continue, but after seven miles the bearing failed and the train derailed, spilling molten paraffin wax.
The FRA said that molten paraffin wax spilled and that the derailment caused widespread power outages.
Four miles later, the train derailed while traveling about 30 miles per hour and dumped thousands of gallons of molten paraffin wax in the city of Sandusky.
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