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Paraffin

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

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

Framework senses

Wordset Dictionary3 sensesview framework →
§1
(British usage) kerosine
§2
a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)
§3
from crude petroleum
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)
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