paraffin
noun
1. from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings
Definition categories: substance, wax
2. a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)
Similar word(s): alkane
Definition categories: substance
3. (British usage) kerosine
verb
1. To impregnate or treat with paraffin
2. To embed in paraffin wax