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ligroin
(lig|roin)
Pronunciation:
/ˈlɪgrəʊɪn/
noun
[
mass noun
]
Chemistry
a volatile hydrocarbon mixture obtained from petroleum, used as a solvent.
Origin:
late 19th century
: of unknown origin
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