PARAFFIN - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings
Categories: Wax
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
(British usage) kerosine
Categories: Kerosene, Kerosine, Lamp oil, Coal oil
Synonyms
Paraffin series, Paraffin oil, Paraffin, Paraffin wax, Methane series
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "paraffin" comes from Latin paraffinum.
🧩 Fun Fact
Medieval scholars created new Latin words for modern concepts, keeping the language alive for centuries.