How Do You Spell PARAFFIN?

Pronunciation: [pˈaɹəfˌɪn] (IPA)

The word "paraffin" refers to a colorless and odorless liquid derived from petroleum. It is spelled as pəˈræfɪn in IPA phonetic transcription. The "p" is pronounced with the lips together and then released. The "ə" sound is similar to the "a" in about. The "r" sound is produced by touching the tongue against the roof of the mouth. The "æ" sound is pronounced with the mouth open and lips spread. The "f" sound is produced by touching the bottom lip against the upper teeth. The "ɪ" sound is pronounced with a relaxed mouth. The "n" is pronounced with the tongue touching the upper teeth.

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PARAFFIN Meaning and Definition

  1. Paraffin is a noun that refers to a waxy substance that is solid at room temperature and melts easily. It is a type of hydrocarbon and is derived from petroleum, coal, or oil shale. The word "paraffin" is often used interchangeably with "wax," although technically paraffin is a specific type of wax.

    Paraffin has a wide range of uses and can be found in various industries. In the medical field, paraffin is commonly used in the form of paraffin wax for therapeutic purposes, especially for rehabilitation and pain relief treatments. Medical-grade paraffin wax can be heated and applied to the body, providing a warm and soothing effect.

    Paraffin is also used in the cosmetic and beauty industry, often found in products like lip balms, lotions, and creams, due to its emollient and moisturizing properties. In addition, it can be found in household items such as candles, where it plays a key role in maintaining their shape and providing a steady burn.

    In industrial settings, paraffin is utilized as a lubricant, providing a smooth and slippery surface. It is commonly used to coat objects like machine parts and metal surfaces to reduce friction and prevent rusting.

    Overall, paraffin is a versatile substance that finds applications in various fields, thanks to its unique properties and ability to change from a solid to a liquid state easily.

  2. 1. One of the methane series of acyclic hydrocarbons. 2. A white, crystalline, solid hydrocarbon; see paraffinum.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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Etymology of PARAFFIN

The word "paraffin" has its roots in Latin and Greek. The term derives from the Latin word "parum affinis", which means "lacking affinity" or "not reacting". This Latin phrase was later translated into Greek as "paraphinein", which can be further broken down to "para" meaning "beside" or "similar to", and "phinein" meaning "to show" or "to appear".

The use of "paraffin" to describe a specific substance, a type of hydrocarbon widely used in candles, originated in the early 19th century. It was initially introduced by chemists Carl Reichenbach and Karl von Reichenbach in Germany. They discovered a waxy substance similar to fats that did not react with other chemicals, like acids and alkalis.

Plural form of PARAFFIN is PARAFFINS

Conjugate verb Paraffin

CONDITIONAL

I would paraffin
you would paraffin
he/she/it would paraffin
we would paraffin
they would paraffin

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be paraffining
you would be paraffining
he/she/it would be paraffining
we would be paraffining
they would be paraffining

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have paraffin
you would have paraffin
he/she/it would have paraffin
we would have paraffin
they would have paraffin

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been paraffining
you would have been paraffining
he/she/it would have been paraffining
we would have been paraffining
they would have been paraffining

FUTURE

I will paraffin
you will paraffin
he/she/it will paraffin
we will paraffin
they will paraffin

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be paraffining
you will be paraffining
he/she/it will be paraffining
we will be paraffining
they will be paraffining

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have paraffined
you will have paraffined
he/she/it will have paraffined
we will have paraffined
they will have paraffined

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been paraffining
you will have been paraffining
he/she/it will have been paraffining
we will have been paraffining
they will have been paraffining

IMPERATIVE

you paraffin
we let´s paraffin

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to paraffin

PAST

I paraffined
you paraffined
he/she/it paraffined
we paraffined
they paraffined

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was paraffining
you were paraffining
he/she/it was paraffining
we were paraffining
they were paraffining

PAST PARTICIPLE

paraffined

PAST PERFECT

I had paraffined
you had paraffined
he/she/it had paraffined
we had paraffined
they had paraffined

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been paraffining
you had been paraffining
he/she/it had been paraffining
we had been paraffining
they had been paraffining

PRESENT

I paraffin
you paraffin
he/she/it paraffins
we paraffin
they paraffin

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am paraffining
you are paraffining
he/she/it is paraffining
we are paraffining
they are paraffining

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

paraffining

PRESENT PERFECT

I have paraffined
you have paraffined
he/she/it has paraffined
we have paraffined
they have paraffined

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been paraffining
you have been paraffining
he/she/it has been paraffining
we have been paraffining
they have been paraffining

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