ligroin

English

Alternative forms

• ligroine

Etymology

Uncertain, but possibly from Ancient Greek λιγυρός (ligurós, “clear”).

Noun

ligroin (countable and uncountable, plural ligroins)

1. (archaic) A petroleum fraction boiling 75°-125°C used as a solvent and fuel.

See also

• petroleum ether
• petroleum spirit
• petroleum spirits

Anagrams

• roiling