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petroleum wax — noun : a wax obtained from petroleum compare ceresin, microcrystalline wax, paraffin 1 … Useful english dictionary
petroleum refining — Introduction conversion of crude oil into useful products. History Distillation of kerosene and naphtha The refining of crude petroleum owes its origin to the successful drilling of the first oil well in Titusville, Pa., in 1859. Prior to… … Universalium
wax — wax1 waxable, adj. waxlike, adj. /waks/, n. 1. Also called beeswax. a solid, yellowish, nonglycerine substance allied to fats and oils, secreted by bees, plastic when warm and melting at about 145°F, variously employed in making candles, models,… … Universalium
Petroleum jelly — Petroleum jelly, petrolatum or soft paraffin [http://www.tiscali.co.uk/lifestyle/healthfitness/health advice/netdoctor/archive/100004783.html] is a semi solid mixture of hydrocarbons (with carbon numbers mainly higher than 25), [http://www.inchem … Wikipedia
Petroleum product — Petroleum products are useful materials derived from crude oil (petroleum) as it is processed in oil refineries. According to crude oil composition and demand, refineries can produce different shares of petroleum products. Largest share of oil… … Wikipedia
Wax — For other uses, see Wax (disambiguation). Cetyl palmitate, a typical wax ester … Wikipedia
Petroleum — For other uses, see Petroleum (disambiguation). Proven world oil reserves, 2009 … Wikipedia
wax — wæks n. solid or semi solid substance that is greasy to the touch and pliable when heated (i.e. beeswax, earwax); petroleum based substance often used to coat or polish surfaces (i.e. car wax, paraffin); burst of anger (British) v. rub or polish … English contemporary dictionary
Wax dip — A treatment for the symptoms of joint and muscle conditions, such as arthritis, that consists of melted mineral wax derived from petroleum applied to a body area. Wax dips can be especially helpful in relieving the pain and stiffness of arthritis … Medical dictionary
wax — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. cere, grease, coat, smooth, polish; grow, increase, strengthen. See smoothness. n. tallow, paraffin, beeswax, cerumen, oil. II (Roget s IV) n. Waxes include: paraffin, resin, spermaceti, lanolin,… … English dictionary for students
