Definition of Ligroin

1. n. A trade name applied somewhat indefinitely to some of the volatile products obtained in refining crude petroleum. It is a complex and variable mixture of several hydrocarbons, generally boils below 170° Fahr., and is more inflammable than safe kerosene. It is used as a solvent, as a carburetant for air gas, and for illumination in special lamps.

Definition of Ligroin

1. a flammable liquid [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ligroin

lignone
lignophagia
lignosae
lignose
lignose
lignoses
lignosulfonate
lignosulfonates
lignotuber
lignous
lignum
lignum-vitae
lignums
lignum rhodium
lignum vitae
ligroin (current term)
ligroine
ligroines
ligroins
ligs
ligula
ligula
ligulae
ligular
Ligularia
ligulas
ligulate
ligulate
ligulated
ligulated

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