petroline

English

Noun

petroline (uncountable)

1. (organic chemistry) A paraffin obtained from petroleum that is lighter and less expensive than kerosene.
   • 1837, Arcana of Science and Art, page 113:

     Independent of the petroline, there exists in the bitument a black solid substance, which is absolutely insoluble in alcohol, and soluble in ether.

   • 1871, English Patents of Inventions, Specifications: 1871, 901 - 946, page 6:

     To isolate the petroline the condensed oil is distilled again until fifty per cent. of oil has been obtained, and what is left in the still is petroline.

   • 1901, Gas Engine - Volume 3, page 184:

     This motor is built up to 50 horsepower and is driven by petroline and similar gases.

Anagrams

• interlope, interpole, let one rip, repletion, retpoline, terpineol