paraffine
Americannoun
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Have a piece of paraffine tied in a cloth to rub over the iron, and a knife for scraping any starch from the iron that may stick to it in the process of ironing.
From Guide to Hotel Housekeeping by Palmer, Mary E.
When heated for a day by means of a water bath, the paraffine should not become dark colored, and the sulphuric acid should become only slightly brownish.
From Friction, Lubrication and the Lubricants in Horology by Lewis, William T.
The acid and metallic sodium tests given for liquid paraffine will apply to the solid paraffine.
From Friction, Lubrication and the Lubricants in Horology by Lewis, William T.
Set in the sun until it is firm, then cover with melted paraffine.
From Civic League Cook Book by
Pour melted lard or paraffine wax over the top, which will be all the protection it will require.
From Civic League Cook Book by
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