As adjectives the difference between aliphatic and paraffinic
is that aliphatic is of a class of organic compounds in which the carbon atoms are arranged in an open chain while paraffinic is of or pertaining to paraffin, or to the alkanes.
As a noun aliphatic
is a compound of this type.
aliphatic
English
Adjective
(-)
(organic chemistry) Of a class of organic compounds in which the carbon atoms are arranged in an open chain.
Noun
(
en noun)
A compound of this type.
(chiefly, in the plural) A petroleum fraction containing no aromatic compounds
See also
* alicyclic
* aromatic
paraffinic
English
Adjective
(-)
Of or pertaining to paraffin, or to the alkanes
aliphatic