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Paraffin

nounid 116837·updated May 18, 2026
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a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)

polysemous

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Variants

synonym
alkanealkane seriesmethane seriesparaffin oilparaffin wax
plural
Paraffins
possessive
Paraffin's
pluralpossessive
Paraffins'

Framework definitions

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

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