Origin: Greek prefix para-
Paraffin has 5 different meanings across 1 category:
from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings
a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)
(British usage) kerosine
A petroleum-based thin and colorless fuel oil
To impregnate or treat with paraffin.