1 n-uncount Paraffin is a strong-smelling liquid which is used as a fuel in heaters, lamps, and engines.
(mainly BRIT)
...a paraffin lamp.
in AM, use kerosene
2 n-uncount Paraffin wax, or in American English paraffin, is a white wax obtained from petrol or coal. It is used to make candles and in beauty treatments.