paraffine
Americannoun
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If the operation is carefully performed the oil will be free from crystaline paraffine at a very low temperature.
From Friction, Lubrication and the Lubricants in Horology by William T. Lewis
This operation divides the paraffine into two parts: the solid paraffine wax from which candles, etc., are made remaining in the bags, while that which is expressed is paraffine oil.
From Friction, Lubrication and the Lubricants in Horology by William T. Lewis
Sometimes this substance, as well as the liquid paraffine, is medicated or perfumed; but it is hardly necessary to state that when thus treated it is unfit for use in horology.
From Friction, Lubrication and the Lubricants in Horology by William T. Lewis
He cut her piece and pulled out something wrapped in paraffine paper which proved to be a shining gold dollar.
From Those Dale Girls by Frank Weston Carruth
Cover with paraffine paper and keep on ice until ready to serve.
From The Myrtle Reed Cook Book by Myrtle Reed
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