Translation of "paraffin" into Norwegian

parafin, alkan, parafinvoks are the top translations of "paraffin" into Norwegian.

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(UK) A petroleum based thin and colorless fuel oil, (kerosene in US English). [..]

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  • parafin

    noun masculine

    They add corn starch, paraffin and calcium to solidify it.

    Så blander de i potetmel, parafin og kalk for å gjøre det fast.

  • alkan

    noun neuter

    Paraffins. A homologous series of saturated hydrocarbons having the general formula CnH2n+2. Their systematic names end in -ane. They are chemically inert, stable, and flammable. The first four members of the series (methane, ethane, propane, butane) are gases at ordinary temperatures; the next eleven are liquids, and form the main constituents of paraffin oil; the higher members are solids. Paraffin waxs consists mainly of higher alkanes.(Source: UVAROV)

  • parafinvoks

    masculine

    In silver vases, melted paraffin is preferred, since it will not tarnish the container.

    I sølvvaser er smeltet parafinvoks å foretrekke, ettersom det ikke misfarger vasen.

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