paraffinaceous

UK
/ˌpærəfɪˈneɪʃəs/
US
/ˌpærəfɪˈneɪʃəs/

Translations

paraffinaceousadjective
more paraffinaceous
Comp.
most paraffinaceous
Super.
UK
/ˌpærəfɪˈneɪʃəs/
US
/ˌpærəfɪˈneɪʃəs/
paraffiniqueSurtout en chimie : qui ressemble à la paraffine ou qui en contient.
The paraffinaceous coating gave the surface a smooth, waxy feel.
Le revêtement paraffinique donnait à la surface un aspect lisse et cireux.

Definitions

paraffinaceousadjective
Resembling or containing paraffin, a waxy, flammable substance.
The paraffinaceous texture of the candle made it easy to mold into different shapes.