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paraffin-based

UK
/ˈpærəfɪn beɪst/
US
/ˈpærəfɪn beɪst/

Translations

paraffin-basedadjective
UK
/ˈpærəfɪn beɪst/
US
/ˈpærəfɪn beɪst/
Typically used attributively; denotes something made with paraffin or having paraffin as its base.
à base de paraffine
The factory produces paraffin-based candles and coatings.
L'usine produit des bougies et des revêtements à base de paraffine.
Synonyms
waxy
hydrocarbon-based
petroleum-based
petroleum-wax-based
wax-like
paraffinic
wax-containing
wax-derived
wax-based
paraffinized
paraffin-containing
paraffinaceous
paraffinous
Antonyms
non-paraffin-based
non-paraffin
paraffinless
paraffin-free

Definitions

paraffin-basedadjective
made with paraffin or with paraffin as the main component or base
The factory produces paraffin-based candles and coatings.
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