paraffin series
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It is the second member of the paraffin series, and its most important derivatives are common alcohol, aldehyde, ether, and acetic acid.
From The Gutenberg Webster's Unabridged Dictionary Section D and E by Project Gutenberg
It is an abundant ingredient of ordinary illuminating gas, and is the first member of the paraffin series.
From The Gutenberg Webster's Unabridged Dictionary Section F, G and H by Project Gutenberg
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