paraffine
Americannoun
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That of the oils used, viz., olive sperm, neat's-foot, and paraffine, the samples of paraffine oil on copper was least affected, and that sperm was next in order of inaction.
From Friction, Lubrication and the Lubricants in Horology by Lewis, William T.
Young, soon after, in 1850, patented paraffine oil made from coal.
From Inventions in the Century by Doolittle, William Henry
Waxing of tomatoes by immersion in a dilute water emulsion of paraffine and carnauba waxes is being tried out with very promising results.
From The Tomato by Work, Paul
When heated for a day by means of a water bath, the paraffine should not become dark colored, and the sulphuric acid should become only slightly brownish.
From Friction, Lubrication and the Lubricants in Horology by Lewis, William T.
Cut up paraffine wax into small pieces, using about one-fourth pound to each tumbler full of toys.
From Advanced Toy Making for Schools by Mitchell, David M.
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