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par·af·fin: noun
par·af·fin ˈheat·er: noun
par·af·fin ˈlamp: noun
par·af·fin ˈwax: noun

par·af·fin [ˈpærəfɪn] N no pl

1. paraffin Brit (fuel):

paraffin

2. paraffin (wax):

paraffin

parafin m

par·af·fin ˈheat·er N Brit

paraffin heater

peč(ka) f na petrolej

par·af·fin ˈlamp N Brit

paraffin lamp

par·af·fin ˈwax N no pl

paraffin wax

parafin m

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It is usually fueled by paraffin wax but other fuels, such as boiled butter, animal fat or diesel fuel, can be used. en.wikipedia.org

The huts generally had an earth floor, and were lit by either candles or paraffin lamps. en.wikipedia.org

Paraffin was pumped from the quay and other goods were transported on a small trolley on rails. en.wikipedia.org

The flame ran on paraffin from 1887, and in 1938 it was electrified. en.wikipedia.org

Some have tungsten studs or abrasive wire mesh on the outside to cut rust, scale, or paraffin wax deposits off the inside of the pipe. en.wikipedia.org

It is a cotton jacket made water-resistant by a paraffin-based waxing, typically with a tartan lining and a corduroy or leather collar. en.wikipedia.org

In total about 800,000 impgal of fish oil, paraffin were set on fire. en.wikipedia.org

Branched chain paraffins tend to resist knock while straight chain paraffins knock easily. en.wikipedia.org

The light came from a paraffin lamp, subsequently converted to electricity. en.wikipedia.org

In 1882 a paraffin lamp replaced the old one, and in 1953 it was electrified. en.wikipedia.org

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