Paraffin
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)
Framework senses
- §1
- (British usage) kerosine
- §2
- a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)
- §3
- from crude petroleum