paraffin oil noun

Any of the mineral-burning oils associated with the manufacture of paraffin, mixtures of liquid paraffin and other hydrocarbons

parˈaffin-scaleˈ noun

Unrefined solid paraffin

paraffin test noun

A test using paraffin to detect trace elements left on the skin of someone who has been in contact with explosives, etc

paraffin wax noun

A white transparent crystalline substance consisting of a mixture of solid paraffins, produced by distillation of shale, coal, tar, wood, etc

liquid paraffin

A liquid form of petroleum jelly, used as a mild laxative