paraffin definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: from crude ... used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings [syn: paraffin, paraffin wax] 2: a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with ... formula CnH(2n+2) [syn: methane series, alkane series, alkane, paraffin series, paraffin] 3: (British usage) kerosine [syn: paraffin, paraffin oil] Merriam Webster's noun Etymology: German, from ...
paraffin series definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: a ... formula CnH(2n+2) [syn: methane series, alkane series, alkane, paraffin series, paraffin] Webster's 1913 Dictionary Paraffin Par"af*fin, Paraffine Par"af*fine, n. [F. paraffine ... Note: In the present chemical usage this word is spelt paraffin, but in commerce it is commonly spelt paraffine. Native paraffin. See Ozocerite. Paraffin series. See Methane series, under Methane.
Native paraffin definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Paraffin Par"af*fin, Paraffine Par"af*fine, n. [F. paraffine ... Note: In the present chemical usage this word is spelt paraffin, but in commerce it is commonly spelt paraffine. Native paraffin. See Ozocerite. Paraffin series. See Methane series, under Methane. Webster's 1913 Dictionary ... smell + ? wax.] (Min.) A waxlike mineral resin; -- sometimes called native paraffin, and mineral wax.
paraffin wax definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: from ... used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings [syn: paraffin, paraffin wax]
paraffin little affinity series definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Methane Meth ... of their general chemical inertness and indifference) called also the paraffin (little affinity) series. The lightest members are gases, as methane ... the highest members are white, waxy, or fatty solids, as paraffin proper.
... of cattle and other ruminants). The simplest member of the paraffin hydrocarbons, methane burns readily, forming carbon dioxide and water with ... of their general chemical inertness and indifference) called also the paraffin (little affinity) series. The lightest members are gases, as methane ... the highest members are white, waxy, or fatty solids, as paraffin proper. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Gas fitter, one who lays ... ordinary illuminating gas, and is the first member of the paraffin series. Called also methane, and in coal mines, fire damp ... material, isooctane, jet fuel, kerosene, methanol, natural gas, octane, oil, paraffin, peat, pentane, propane, propellant, rocket fuel, turf
... formula CnH(2n+2) [syn: methane series, alkane series, alkane, paraffin series, paraffin] Webster's 1913 Dictionary Methane Meth"ane, n. [See Methal ... of their general chemical inertness and indifference) called also the paraffin (little affinity) series. The lightest members are gases, as methane ... the highest members are white, waxy, or fatty solids, as paraffin proper.
Paraffine definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Paraffin Par"af*fin, Paraffine Par"af*fine, n. [F. paraffine ... Note: In the present chemical usage this word is spelt paraffin, but in commerce it is commonly spelt paraffine. Native paraffin. See Ozocerite. Paraffin series. See Methane series, under Methane.
... of their general chemical inertness and indifference) called also the paraffin (little affinity) series. The lightest members are gases, as methane ... the highest members are white, waxy, or fatty solids, as paraffin proper. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Type Type, n. [F. type ... ordinary illuminating gas, and is the first member of the paraffin series. Called also methane, and in coal mines, fire damp ... CH4, ethane, C2H6, propane, C3H8, etc., all members of the paraffin series. In an extended sense, the term is applied to ...
... formula CnH(2n+2) [syn: methane series, alkane series, alkane, paraffin series, paraffin] Merriam Webster's noun Etymology: alkyl + -ane Date: 1899 any ... chain hydrocarbons CnH2n+2 (as methane and butane) — called also paraffin Britannica Concise Any of a class of hydrocarbons whose molecules ... mixtures, include as fuels, solvents, and raw materials. See also paraffin. Oxford Reference Dictionary n. Chem. any of a series of ...
... example in heaters and lamps. (mainly AM; in BRIT, use paraffin) = paraffin Soule's Dictionary of English Synonyms n. Petroleum, paraffine oil ... gas, luminant, methane, methanol, motor oil, natural gas, octane, oil, paraffin, peat, pentane, petrol, petroleum, premium gas, propane, propellant, regular, rock ...
... refined by distillation, and the products include kerosene, benzine, gasoline, paraffin, etc. Petroleum spirit, a volatile liquid obtained in the distillation ... of the earth or under the sea bed. Petrol and paraffin are obtained from petroleum. Soule's Dictionary of English Synonyms ... gas, light source, low-lead gas, luminant, motor oil, oil, paraffin, petrol, premium gas, regular, rock oil
... and saturated hydrocarbons) b. a solid substance (as ozokerite or paraffin wax) of mineral origin consisting usually of hydrocarbons of high ... multiply, mushroom, nail file, oil, outgrow, overdevelop, overgrow, overtop, ozokerite, paraffin scale, paraffin wax, paroxysm, phonograph record, pillow, plumbago, plush, polish, polishes, pomade ...