Paraffin Series (Noun)
Meaning
A series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2).
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- In organic chemistry, the paraffin series is a homologous series of hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2).
- The paraffin series is a characteristic series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons.
- Petroleum consists of a complex mixture of various hydrocarbons, primarily members of the paraffin series, naphthene series, and aromatic series.
- Marshall steam trap used to raise water to produce steam of uniform high temperature using components of the paraffin series as its working fluid.
- Liquefiable components of the paraffin series can be used as lubricants and solvents in manufacturing.