paraffine

American  

[par-uh-fin, -feen] / ˈpær ə fɪn, -ˌfin /

noun

1. paraffin.

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Example Sentences

Have a piece of paraffine tied in a cloth to rub over the iron, and a knife for scraping any starch from the iron that may stick to it in the process of ironing.

From Guide to Hotel Housekeeping by Palmer, Mary E.

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.

When she was gone I poured out the rest of the paraffine, and called out through the closed curtains for a cigar.

From The Other Fellow by Smith, Francis Hopkinson

Cover with paraffine paper and keep on ice until ready to serve.

From The Myrtle Reed Cook Book by Reed, Myrtle

Candy is commonly colored with aniline dye and often coated with paraffine to prevent evaporation.

From The Holy Earth by Bailey, L. H. (Liberty Hyde)