Dictionary

1. (

• paraffin ,
• paraffin_wax

) from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings ;

2. (

• methane_series ,
• alkane_series ,
• alkane ,
• paraffin_series ,
• paraffin ,

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

3. (

• paraffin ,
• paraffin_oil

) (British usage) kerosine ;