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What is the difference between liquid paraffin and paraffin oil?

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What is the difference between paraffin oil and oil?

Paraffin oil is a type of mineral oil that is commonly used for lubrication and as a laxative. Oil, on the other hand, is a general term that can refer to various substances that are liquid at room temperature, including vegetable oils, essential oils, and mineral oils like paraffin oil.


What will happen if your horse is pregnant and is given liquid paraffin?

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What is mineral oil used for in wood maintenance and preservation?

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Is diamond a paraffin?

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What is paraffin paper used for?

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