PARAFFIN

Definition:

1. [noun] from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings
   Synonyms: wax
   
   
2. [noun] a non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbon with the general formula CnH(2n+2)
   Synonyms: methane series, alkane series, alkane
   
   
3. [noun] British usage
   Synonyms: oil
   
   

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Related Words:

• butane
• amine, aminoalkane
• ethane, C2H6
• heptane
• hexane
• methane

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