parellic

/pærˈɛlɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or having the properties of a paraffin or a paraffin-like substance

“The paretlic texture of the candle made it feel cold to the touch”

2. noun

a substance having properties similar to paraffin

“The chemist studied the properties of paretlic compounds in her lab”

Synonyms

  • paraffin-like
  • paraffinic

Antonyms

  • hydrophilic