paraffin wax

noun

1. paraffin in its solid state.

paraffin wax

noun

1. 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

1. See paraffin

Word History and Origins

Origin of paraffin wax¹

First recorded in 1870–75