Paraffin (Noun)

Meaning ¹

From crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Synonyms

• Paraffin Wax

Meaning ²

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

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Synonyms

• Paraffin Series
• Methane Series
• Alkane Series
• Alkane

Hypernyms

• Aliphatic Compound

Hyponyms

• Amine
• Aminoalkane
• Heptane
• Ethane
• Methane
• Hexane
• C2H6
• Butane

Meaning ³

(British usage) kerosine.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Synonyms

• Paraffin Oil

Hypernyms

• Coal Oil
• Lamp Oil
• Kerosine