paraffinic

UK
/ˌpærəˈfɪnɪk/
US
/ˌpærəˈfɪnɪk/

Translations

paraffinicnoun
paraffinics
pl
UK
/ˌpær.əˈfɪn.ɪk/
US
/ˌpær.əˈfɪn.ɪk/
Used in chemistry to denote a saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon or a group of such compounds.
Synonyms
saturated hydrocarbon
paraffinic hydrocarbon
paraffinic compound
paraffinicadjective
more paraffinic
Comp.
most paraffinic
Super.
UK
/ˌpærəˈfɪnɪk/
US
/ˌpærəˈfɪnɪk/
The paraffinic wax is used in candle making.
Парафиновый воск используется в производстве свечей.

Definitions

paraffinicnoun
A saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon of the paraffin series.
The crude oil sample contained significant amounts of paraffinics.
paraffinicadjective
Relating to or containing paraffin, a type of hydrocarbon.
The paraffinic compound was used as a lubricant in the machinery.