paraffin
/ˈpærəfɪn/noun
उच्चारण पैरफ़िन
मिट्टी का तेल, केरोसिन, पैराफ़िन
Core word
noun
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[U] British
a type of oil obtained from petroleum and used as a fuel, especially in heaters and lamps
मिट्टी का तेल, केरोसिन, पैराफ़िन
- The old lamp burns paraffin.
- Many village homes still use paraffin stoves.
- Before electricity came, the village used paraffin lamps.
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- The shopkeeper sold paraffin by the litre.
- The smell of paraffin filled the small room.
Synonyms kerosene
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[U]
(also paraffin wax) a soft white substance obtained from petroleum, used for making candles
पैराफ़िन मोम
- Most cheap candles are made of paraffin wax.
- The scientist coated the metal with paraffin to prevent rust.
- Candles made of paraffin wax burn slowly.
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- Paraffin is used in some skin creams and polishes.
- Radhika melted paraffin to make candles for the school fair.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
§Grammar and usage
British and American: the fuel called paraffin in British English is called kerosene in American English.
British and American में जिस ईंधन को British English में paraffin कहते हैं, उसे American English में kerosene कहते हैं।