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Meaning of liquid paraffin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˌlɪk.wɪd ˈpa.ɹəf.ɪn/

Definitions

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.

uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

liquid phase liquid refreshment liquid rocket liquid sandpaper liquid scintillation liquid scintillation counter

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