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liquid paraffin

UK/ˌlɪk.wɪd ˈpa.ɹəf.ɪn/US/ˌlɪk.wɪd ˈpɛɹ.əf.ɪn/

liquid paraffin noun: a colorless, odorless oily liquid consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum, used chiefly in medicine for treating constipation and especially formerly as a demulcent and solvent for nose and throat medication.

Noun

liquid paraffin (uncountable)

  1. A colorless, odorless oily liquid consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum, used chiefly in medicine for treating constipation and especially formerly as a demulcent and solvent for nose and throat medication.

liquid paraffin meaning in Tamil

liquid paraffin in Tamil

பரஃபின் எண்ணெய்

Questions about liquid paraffin

What does liquid paraffin mean?
Liquid paraffin means a colorless, odorless oily liquid consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum, used chiefly in medicine for treating constipation and especially formerly as a demulcent and solvent for nose and throat medication.
What is liquid paraffin in Tamil?
Liquid paraffin in Tamil is பரஃபின் எண்ணெய். See Liquid paraffin meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is liquid paraffin?
Liquid paraffin is a noun.
How do you pronounce liquid paraffin?
Liquid paraffin is pronounced /ˌlɪk.wɪd ˈpa.ɹəf.ɪn/ (UK).

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