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PARAFFINE-OIL

\pˈaɹəfˌa͡ɪnˈɔ͡ɪl], \pˈaɹəfˌa‍ɪnˈɔ‍ɪl], \p_ˈa_ɹ_ə_f_ˌaɪ_n_ˈɔɪ_l]\

Definitions of PARAFFINE-OIL

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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n. The oily matter which is given off in large quantity in the distillation of Boghead cannel-coalâ€”much used for illuminating purposes.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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