(organic chemistry, archaic) The organic compound with chemical formula C₂₄H₄₈O₂.

plural of paraffin paper

plural of paraffin wax

Any of the mineral burning oils associated with the manufacture of paraffin.

plural of paraffin oil

unrefined paraffin

An early test using hot paraffin wax to take a cast of a suspect's hand, which was then sprayed with a reagent to gauge the presence of propellant particles indicating that the person had fired a gun.

plural of paraffin test

(pharmacology) A colorless, odorless oily liquid consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum, used chiefly in medicine for treating constipation and especially formerly as a demulcent and solvent for nose and throat medication.