Parrafin or paraffin

Q: How to pronounce paraffin?

The correct pronunciation is ˈparəfɪn

Q: What does paraffin mean?

a flammable, translucent, waxy solid consisting of a mixture of saturated hydrocarbons, obtained by distillation from petroleum or shale and used in candles, cosmetics, polishes, and sealing and waterproofing compounds

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Parrafin

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Paraffin

Noun

Definition:

A flammable, translucent, waxy solid consisting of a mixture of saturated hydrocarbons, obtained by distillation from petroleum or shale and used in candles, cosmetics, polishes, and sealing and waterproofing compounds