cymogene

[ sahy-muh-jeen ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a volatile, flammable petroleum distillate containing a large percentage of butane.

cymogene

/ ˈsaɪməˌdʒiːn /

noun

1. a mixture of volatile flammable hydrocarbons, mainly butane, obtained in the distillation of petroleum

Word History and Origins

Origin of cymogene¹

First recorded in 1885–90; cym(ene) + -o- + -gene ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of cymogene¹

C19: from cymene + -gene

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

The lightest of all, cymogene, is given off even at the freezing-point of water.

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