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paraffin series

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  1. See under alkane


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It is an abundant ingredient of ordinary illuminating gas, and is the first member of the paraffin series.

From Project Gutenberg

It is the second member of the paraffin series, and its most important derivatives are common alcohol, aldehyde, ether, and acetic acid.

From Project Gutenberg