Words Like PARAFFIN

We have put together a list of words that are similar to PARAFFIN.

12 Alternative Words Similar to paraffin

1 Alkane Noun      Synonym Words Like Alkane
2 Kerosene Noun      Synonym Words Like Kerosene
3 Kerosine Noun      Synonym Words Like Kerosine
4 Wax Noun      Synonym Words Like Wax
5 Methane Noun      Hyponym
6 Heptane Noun      Hyponym
7 Butane Noun      Hyponym
8 Hexane Noun      Hyponym
9 Aminoalkane Noun      Hyponym Words Like Aminoalkane
10 Amine Noun      Hyponym Words Like Amine
11 C2h6 Noun      Hyponym
12 Ethane Noun      Hyponym

10 definitions of paraffin

1 a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)
2 (British usage) kerosine
3 from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings
4 A waxy white or colorless solid hydrocarbon mixture used to make candles, wax paper, lubricants, and sealing materials. Also called paraffin wax.
5 Chemistry A member of the alkane series.
6 Chiefly British Kerosene.
7 To saturate, impregnate, or coat with paraffin.
8 The collective name for compounds of the marsh-gas series which have the general formula CnH2n + 2—that is, two more than twice as many hydrogen atoms as carbon atoms.
9 Specifically, in com. and manufacturing, a substance obtained by the dry distillation of wood, peat, bituminous coal, wax, etc.
10 Petroleum or kerosene.
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