Difference between paraffin and petrol

Definitions

noun

1. (British usage) kerosine
2. a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)
3. from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings

Examples

He experimented by exposing paraffin wax to crushed Salvia leaves and found the solid wax readily adsorbed the volatile terpenes from the air.

He experimented by exposing paraffin wax to crushed Salvia leaves and found the solid wax readily adsorbed the volatile terpenes from the air.

In addition to the tyres, the shed also contained a number of 45-gallon drums of benzole, rubber solution and paraffin.

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Definitions

noun

1. a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines

Examples

We carried spare water for the rad, a hand pump just in case the Dunlop pressure dropped, and maybe even a canister of petrol.

Along with petroleum, the most important new source of energy was electricity.

They say that simply flushing out rogue unleaded petrol is sufficient.

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