parafina
- A term often used in Spanish and Portuguese to refer to paraffin, a waxy, white or colorless solid hydrocarbon mixture used in candles, cosmetics, polishes, and sealing materials. nounThe parafina was melted down to make candles.She applied parafina to the wooden surface to give it a polished finish.
- In some contexts, particularly in Latin America, 'parafina' can refer to kerosene, a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters. nounThey used parafina to fuel the old lantern.Parafina was stored in large containers for heating purposes.