paraffins
Saturated hydrocarbon compounds
Paraffins are waxy, solid hydrocarbons derived from petroleum, used in candles, cosmetics, and waterproofing.
The term also refers to a class of saturated hydrocarbons (alkanes) in chemistry.
In British English, paraffin means kerosene—the liquid fuel for lamps and heaters: The heater runs on paraffin.
Saturated hydrocarbon compounds
- methaneSimplest alkane fuel
- ethaneTwo-carbon alkane
- propaneFlammable hydrocarbon fuel
- butaneFlammable hydrocarbon gas
pentane · hexane · heptane · octane · decane · saturated · hydrocarbon · carbon chain
Flammable petroleum distillate
- heating oilPetroleum for home furnaces
- jet fuelAircraft turbine propellant
- lamp oilCombustible wick fluid
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
flammable · fire starter · hurricane lamp · portable heater · kindling · ignition
Colorless petroleum-derived liquid
- lubricantFriction-reducing substance
- viscosityFluid's flow resistance
- greaseThick oily lubricant
- machine oilFluid for reducing friction
Gap-blocking substance
- water-repellentResisting water penetration
- coatingApplied surface covering
- impregnationInfusion or fertilization
- moisture barrierMaterial blocking water transfer
Fuel-drawing cord
- taperNarrow gradually toward point
- pillarUpright architectural support
- votiveOffered in devotion
- tealightSmall decorative candle in cup
flame · melt · drip · glow · scented · unscented · lantern · candelabra
Substance that softens skin
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- lipstickCosmetic for coloring lips
- balmHealing topical preparation
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
cream · lotion · pomade · salve · petroleum jelly · lip balm · hand cream · barrier cream
Having microscopic crystal structure
- food-gradeSafe for food contact
- batikWax-resist fabric coloring
- encausticHeat-fixed wax medium
- polishSmooth by rubbing
Study of tissue structure
- arthritis therapyMedical care for joint inflammation
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- heat treatmentThermal processing of materials
- hand therapyTreatment restoring finger function
alkanes
Saturated hydrocarbon compounds
butane · pentane · hexane · heptane · octane · decane · saturated · hydrocarbon · carbon chain · molecular weight
kerosene
Flammable petroleum distillate
- heating oilPetroleum for home furnaces
- jet fuelAircraft turbine propellant
- lamp oilCombustible wick fluid
combustion · flammable · fire starter · hurricane lamp · portable heater · kindling · ignition
mineral oil
Colorless petroleum-derived liquid
machine oil · penetrating oil · rust prevention · sewing machine oil
sealant
Gap-blocking substance
- water-repellentResisting water penetration
- coatingApplied surface covering
- impregnationInfusion or fertilization
wick
Fuel-drawing cord
tealight · flame · melt · drip · glow · scented · unscented · lantern · candelabra · snuffer
emollient
Substance that softens skin
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- lipstickCosmetic for coloring lips
- balmHealing topical preparation
ointment · cream · lotion · pomade · salve · petroleum jelly · lip balm · hand cream · barrier cream · humectant
microcrystalline
Having microscopic crystal structure
- food-gradeSafe for food contact
- batikWax-resist fabric coloring
- encausticHeat-fixed wax medium
histology
Study of tissue structure
- arthritis therapyMedical care for joint inflammation
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- heat treatmentThermal processing of materials
- organic compoundshydrocarbon, alcohol, alkane, ethane, propane
- hydrocarbonsmethane, ethane, propane, butane, pentane
- petroleum chemicalsmethane, ethane, propane, butane, pentane
- pyrolysis productscharcoal, char, wood tar, pine tar, tar
- chemicalschemicals, compounds, acids, reagents, solutions
- drilling fluidsmud
paraffinsaromatics
Scent-giving substances
benzene · toluene · naphthalene · xylene · phenol
- paraffin waxPetroleum-derived waxy solid
- paraffin candleWick-lit wax cylinder