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Paraffin Series.
Paraffin Series - as a noun
A series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula cnh(2n+2)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alkanealkane seriesmethane seriesparaffinHypernyms (Closely Related)
aliphatic compoundHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The paraffin series is a series of hydrocarbons in which each member differs from the next by a CH2 group."
"The paraffin series is commonly used in the production of candles and waxes."
"The paraffin series consists of straight-chain alkanes."
"The paraffin series is also known as the alkane series."
"In the paraffin series, the boiling points increase with increasing molecular weight."