1noun
from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings
01 Word definition
paraffin
8 letters · 3 vowels · 5 consonants
Is PARAFFIN a word?
Yes. PARAFFIN is a 8-letter noun. from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
P-A-R-A-F-F-I-NHow do you spell PARAFFIN?
PARAFFIN contains 8 letters, begins with P, and ends with N.
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2noun
a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗paraffin waxmethane seriesalkane seriesalkaneparaffin series
02 Letter breakdown
How is PARAFFIN spelled?
P1A2R3A4F5F6I7N8
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How do you spell PARAFFIN?
PARAFFIN is spelled P-A-R-A-F-F-I-N. It contains 8 letters.