paraffin

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paraffin Definition

• (n) from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings
• (n) a non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbon with the general formula CnH(2n+2)
• (n) British usage

paraffin Synonyms

• alkane
• alkane series
• methane series
• paraffin
• paraffin oil
• paraffin wax