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paraffin wax

noun

  1. paraffin in its solid state.


paraffin wax

noun

  1. a white insoluble odourless waxlike solid consisting mainly of alkane hydrocarbons with melting points in the range 50°–60°C, used in candles, waterproof paper, and as a sealing agent Also calledparaffin
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paraffin wax

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Origin of paraffin wax1

First recorded in 1870–75
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The New Castle Fire Department said that at least some of the cars that derailed contained paraffin wax, which is used to make candles, and soybeans.

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The new design uses small paraffin wax pads infused with scents that are heated by an electrode to release an odor.

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The crew was then told to continue, but after seven miles the bearing failed and the train derailed, spilling molten paraffin wax.

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The FRA said that molten paraffin wax spilled and that the derailment caused widespread power outages.

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Four miles later, the train derailed while traveling about 30 miles per hour and dumped thousands of gallons of molten paraffin wax in the city of Sandusky.

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