English
Detailed Synonyms for paraffin in English
paraffin:
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the paraffin
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the paraffin
– (British usage) kerosine 1 -
the paraffin
– a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2) 1the paraffin; the methane series; the alkane; the paraffin series; the alkane series– a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2) 1 -
the paraffin
– from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings 1the paraffin; the paraffin wax– from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings 1