Wax
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Waxes are a diverse class of organic compounds that are lipophilic solids that are malleable near ambient temperatures. They include higher alkanes and lipids, typically with melting points above abou
Commercial honeycomb foundation, made by pressing beeswax between patterned metal rollers
Ceroline brand wax for floors and furniture, first half of 20th century. From the Museo del Objeto del Objeto collection.
Wax candle
A wax coating makes this Manila hemp waterproof.
Alkane
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In organic chemistry, an alkane, or paraffin, is an acyclic saturated hydrocarbon. In other words, an alkane consists of hydrogen and carbon atoms arranged in a tree structure in which all the carbon–
Methane and ethane make up a tiny proportion of Jupiter's atmosphere
Extraction of oil, which contains many distinct hydrocarbons including alkanes
Methanogenic archaea in the gut of cows produce methane.
Early spider orchid (Ophrys sphegodes)