paraffine
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Cover with paraffine paper and keep on ice until ready to serve.
From The Myrtle Reed Cook Book by Reed, Myrtle
He cut her piece and pulled out something wrapped in paraffine paper which proved to be a shining gold dollar.
From Those Dale Girls by Carruth, Frank Weston
Some naturalists claimed at one time that this substance was simply the natural paraffine produced from the products of coal or petroleum.
From The Columbia River Its History, Its Myths, Its Scenery, Its Commerce by Lyman, William Denison
They may be dipped in melted paraffine, which will keep them perfectly dry, and when the protecting wax is removed they will be in first class condition.
From Woodcraft by Kreps, E. H. (Elmer Harry)
Candy is commonly colored with aniline dye and often coated with paraffine to prevent evaporation.
From The Holy Earth by Bailey, L. H. (Liberty Hyde)
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