rhigolene

[ rig-uh-leen ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a petroleum distillate intermediate between cymogene and gasoline, formerly used to produce local anesthesia by freezing.

rhigolene

/ ˈrɪɡəʊˌliːn /

noun

1. a volatile liquid obtained from petroleum and used as a local anaesthetic

Word History and Origins

Origin of rhigolene¹

1865–70; < Greek rhîg ( os ) frost, cold + -ol ² + -ene

Word History and Origins

Origin of rhigolene¹

C19: from Greek rhigos cold; see -ole , -ene

Example Sentences

Then, as the temperature rises to 18 C., rhigolene is given off: that is collected and condensed in another vessel.

From Project Gutenberg

The lighter and more volatile portions are known under the name of cymogene, rhigolene, gasolene, and naphtha.

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Rhigolene is now used in medicine in the form of spray to produce local anæsthesia.

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