What does "paraffin series" mean?

a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)

What is a synonym for "paraffin series"?

Common synonyms include: alkane, alkane series, methane series, paraffin.

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a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2) wordnet