Paraffin
Übersetzung von "paraffin" ins Russisch
paraffin
Substantivparaffin
paraffins Pl.
The candle is made of paraffin.
Свеча сделана из парафина.
Definitionen
paraffin
SubstantivA waxy, white or colorless solid hydrocarbon mixture used in candles, cosmetics, polishes, and sealing materials.
She used paraffin to make homemade candles for her friend's birthday.
A type of kerosene used as fuel, especially in lamps and heaters.
The old lamp was filled with paraffin to provide light during the power outage.
Any of the saturated, straight-chain hydrocarbons (alkanes), particularly those occurring naturally in petroleum; often used in the plural.
Short-chain paraffins are valuable feedstocks in the petrochemical industry.
paraffin
VerbTo impregnate, coat, or treat with paraffin.
The specimens were paraffined to preserve their cellular structure.
paraffin
AdjektivMade of, containing, or relating to paraffin.
The laboratory stored samples in paraffin blocks.
Redewendungen und Phrasen
liquid paraffin
Liquid paraffin is commonly used as a laxative.
жидкий парафин
Жидкий парафин обычно используется в качестве слабительного.
solid paraffin
Solid paraffin can be used as a fuel source.
твердый парафин
Твердый парафин можно использовать в качестве источника топлива.