How to Use paraffin in a Sentence

paraffin

noun
  • Wax paper is made with paraffin wax and should not be used with heat.
    — Washington Post, 3 July 2019
  • The two main kinds of wax are paraffin and soy, followed by coconut wax.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 17 May 2023
  • They are made of paraffin wax, which easily melts and morphs.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
  • One morning, Alma stands by as a plumber digs up her paraffin tank.
    — Megan Evershed, The New Republic, 18 Sep. 2020
  • This candle is made with food-grade paraffin wax for a long-lasting fragrance and clean burn.
    — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
  • This includes covering the eggs with paraffin oil to keep them from hatching.
    — Patricia Kowsmann, WSJ, 19 Sep. 2017
  • The workers were using steam to clear paraffin from the oil flow lines when an explosion and fire broke out.
    — Drew Broach, NOLA.com, 20 Oct. 2017
  • Add a paraffin manicure to your nail treatment, which hydrates the skin.
    — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Instead of food, the warmer’s vessels are filled with paraffin wax, which is liquefied by the heat.
    — The Economist, 3 May 2018
  • Flaming canvass, sealed with gasoline and paraffin wax, burned some victims to death.
    — Dave Altimari, courant.com, 7 Oct. 2019
  • So what comes out is paraffins, which are what's turned into the fuel, that's the most flammable component.
    — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2023
  • Trade in the paraffin kind, which can release icky chemicals like alkens and toluene, for a cleaner burn with beeswax.
    — Allison Young, Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
  • Crayons Crayons are made from paraffin and are deceptively flammable.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The candle has four slow-burning wicks, is filled with a paraffin and soy wax blend, and burns for up to 22 hours.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Beeswax is a denser, all-natural material that burns longer than both paraffin and soy.
    — Allen Foster, chicagotribune.com, 22 Jan. 2021
  • The premium-grade paraffin wax candle even comes in an autumn hue itself.
    — Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021
  • Melt chocolate and paraffin in a small double boiler or use a coffee mug in a pan of boiling water.
    — Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal, 11 Feb. 2022
  • The new design uses small paraffin wax pads infused with scents that are heated by an electrode to release an odor.
    — Simon Makin, Scientific American, 9 May 2023
  • The blaze spread quickly, fueled by a mixture of gasoline and paraffin wax that was used to waterproof the tent.
    — USA TODAY, 1 July 2019
  • The yellow blobs were later identified as paraffin wax, likely from a cargo ship that cleaned its tank too close to shore.
    — James Hohmann, Washington Post, 25 July 2017
  • There is debate over whether burning paraffin is safe or not, but to date, the studies on each side are inconclusive.
    — Allen Foster, chicagotribune.com, 22 Jan. 2021
  • The 8-ounce candle is made from food-grade paraffin, plant oils, soy wax, and yuzu, mandarin, and neroli blossom fragrance.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The candles are available in soy or paraffin wax, depending on your preferences.
    — Claire Goodman, Houston Chronicle, 27 Nov. 2019
  • The circus fire spread quickly and was fueled by a mixture of gasoline and paraffin wax that was used to waterproof the tent.
    — Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2019
  • As with all Kaufmann products, there isn’t a paraffin, paraben, sulfate or silicone in sight.
    — Ahmed Zambarakji, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2023
  • The candles are made of paraffin wax and are designed to be dripless, so your menorah will stay clean throughout the holiday.
    — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2023
  • The paraffin wax is an ideal diffuser for this scent, and the candle comes packaged in a luxe gift box, making a perfect present.
    — Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
  • This set is made with 100% pure paraffin wax and hand poured to create the look of a traditional candle.
    — Addie Morton, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
  • The products are known for being clean-burning, phthalate-free, and free from synthetic dyes or paraffin.
    — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Happy Wax melts are made with soy wax, infused with essential oils, and free of phthalates, paraffin and parabens.
    — ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026

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