hatchettine

noun

hatch·​ett·​ine

ˈhachətˌēn,

-tə̇n

variants or hatchettite

-tˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral paraffin wax C₃₈H₇₈ melting at 55° to 65° C in the natural state and at 79° C when pure

called also mineral tallow

Word History

Etymology

Charles Hatchett †1847 English chemist + English -ine or -ite

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