1. Noun
Alt. of Paraffine
2. Noun
(British usage) kerosine
Vocabulary classified under Chemistry
3. Noun
a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)
Vocabulary classified under Chemistry
4. Noun
from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings
Vocabulary classified under Chemistry
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