Paraffin - Definition
paraffin
n 1: from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative
or waterproof coatings [syn: paraffin, paraffin wax]
2: a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the
general formula CnH(2n+2) [syn: methane series, alkane
series, alkane, paraffin series, paraffin]
3: (British usage) kerosine [syn: paraffin, paraffin oil]