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Paraffin

see synonyms of paraffin

Noun

1. paraffin, paraffin wax

from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings

2. alkane, alkane series, methane series, paraffin, paraffin series

a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)

3. paraffin, paraffin oil

(British usage) kerosine

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Paraffin

see synonyms of paraffin
noun
1. Also called: paraffin oil or ()in esp US and Canadian kerosene
a liquid mixture consisting mainly of alkane hydrocarbons with boiling points in the range 150°–300°C, used as an aircraft fuel, in domestic heaters, and as a solvent
2.  another name for alkane
3.  paraffin wax
4.  liquid paraffin
verb (transitive)
5. 
to treat with paraffin or paraffin wax

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Paraffin

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noun
1. 
a white, waxy, odorless, tasteless solid substance consisting of a mixture of straight-chain, saturated hydrocarbons: it is obtained chiefly from the distillation of petroleum and is used for making candles, sealing preserving jars, waterproofing paper, etc.
2.  Chemistry
any alkane
3.  British
kerosene
verb transitive
4. 
to coat or impregnate with paraffin

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Paraffin

see synonyms of paraffin
n.
1. A waxy white or colorless solid hydrocarbon mixture used to make candles, wax paper, lubricants, and sealing materials. Also called paraffin wax.
2. Chemistry A member of the alkane series.
3. Chiefly British Kerosene.
tr.v. par·af·fined, par·af·fin·ing, par·af·fins
To saturate, impregnate, or coat with paraffin.

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