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PARAFFIN Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word paraffin. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word paraffin. (close relations)
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kerosene
nounn
noun

• a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters

alkane
nounn
noun

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

alkane series
nounn
noun

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

methane series
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

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

paraffin oil
nounn
noun

• (British usage) kerosine

paraffin series
nounn
noun

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

paraffin wax
nounn
noun

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

Best Hypernyms For PARAFFIN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for paraffin, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
wax chemical commodity fuel hydrocarbon kerosene kerosine material petroleum solid substance
Phrases (3)
aliphatic compoundcoal oillamp oil

Alternatives for KEROSENE

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