Plural of paraffin
regular plural
The plural of paraffin is paraffins.
Forms of paraffin
| Singular | paraffin /ˈpæɹ.ə.fɪn/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | paraffins |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Paraffins in a sentence
- The paper found high levels of phased-out flame retardants like PCBs and PBDEs, as well as allegedly safe, newer replacements chemicals, such as chlorinated paraffins and organophosphates, across the globe.2023 October 18, Tom Perkins, “Flame retardant pollution threatens wildlife on all continents, research finds”, in The Guardian
- Deisohexanizer bottoms are routed to the continuous reformer, where the octane of the stream is upgraded chiefly by conversion of naphthenes and paraffins to high octane aromatic compounds.1979 December, Alaska Petrochemical Company, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Draft[:] Environmental Impact Statement, page 29. From the entry reformer
Meaning of paraffin
- noun A petroleum-based thin and colourless fuel oil.
- noun Any member of the alkane hydrocarbons.
- noun Paraffin wax.
Questions about the plural of paraffin
- What is the plural of paraffin?
- The plural of paraffin is paraffins.
- Is paraffin countable?
- Paraffin is a countable and uncountable noun.
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