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paraffin

noun

(British usage) kerosine

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Word length
8
Starts with
P
Ends with
N
Contains
AR
Scrabble score
16

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ˈpæɹ.ə.fɪn

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noun

  1. (British usage) kerosine

noun

  1. A series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)

noun

  1. From crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings

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