olefiant gas
[ oh-luh-fahy-uhnt, oh-lee-fee-, oh-lef-ee- ]
noun
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One pound of common oil yields about 15 feet of olefiant gas.
Great Facts | Frederick C. BakewellThis was at one time called the olefiant gas, because when mixed with chlorine an oily looking compound was produced.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew UreIn the estimations of the composition of the gases given above, this vapour is included under olefiant gas.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew Ureolefiant gas may therefore be expected to evolve a double quantity of carbon in its flame, which should emit a double light.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew UreA similar relation holds good between marsh gas and olefiant gas (ethylene).
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