Paraffin

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

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Synonyms

alkane, alkane series, methane series, paraffin oil, paraffin wax

Related Terms

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