Usually means: Hydrocarbons with saturated carbon chains.
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(Note: See paraffin as well.)

Definitions from Wiktionary (paraffin)

noun:  (UK, Ireland) A petroleum-based thin and colourless fuel oil.
noun:  (petrochemistry, organic chemistry) Any member of the alkane hydrocarbons.
noun:  Paraffin wax.
verb:  To impregnate or treat with paraffin.
verb:  To embed in paraffin wax.
▸ Also see paraffin

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