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| alkane series |
the series of saturated hydrocarbons that includes methane and ethane; methane series; paraffin series. |
| paraffin |
a white substance like wax that is made from petroleum. It is used for candles, sealing materials, and waxed paper. [1/2 definitions] |
| paraffin wax |
paraffin in its solid form, used esp. in making candles, sealing preserving jars, and the like. |
| petroleum |
a thick, flammable mineral oil obtained by drilling beneath the earth's surface and processed into various fuels and lubricants, naphtha, paraffin, and other products. |
| wax paper |
a translucent wrapping paper that has been coated with paraffin to make it moisture-proof. |
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