adjective
- relating to, containing, or having the characteristics of paraffin
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- The paraffinic oil provided excellent lubrication properties.
- Paraffinic hydrocarbons are saturated compounds with single bonds.
- The refinery processes paraffinic crude oil differently than aromatic types.
- Paraffinic waxes are commonly used in candle manufacturing.
- The paraffinic nature of the compound made it chemically stable.
- Scientists analyzed the paraffinic content of the petroleum sample.