Definition of Photogen
1. n. A light hydrocarbon oil resembling kerosene. It is obtained by distilling coal, paraffin, etc., and is used as a lubricant, illuminant, etc.
Definition of Photogen
1. a light paraffin oil [n -S]
Medical Definition of Photogen
1.
A light hydrocarbon oil resembling kerosene. It is obtained by distilling coal, paraffin, etc, and is used as a lubricant, illuminant, etc.
Alternative forms: photogene.
Origin: Photo- + -gen.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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