Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ligroin
Noun
/ˈlaɪɡrɔɪn/
Definition
Ligroin is a hydrocarbon solvent that is derived from petroleum and is used for various industrial and laboratory applications.
Examples
- Ligroin is often employed as a solvent in the extraction of natural compounds.
- In the laboratory, ligroin can be used for washing purposes due to its effective solvent abilities.
- The chemist used ligroin to dissolve certain organic compounds in the experiment.
Meaning
Ligroin refers to a colorless, volatile liquid mixture of aliphatic hydrocarbons, commonly used in chemical processes due to its solvent properties.
Synonyms
- Solvent
- Hydrocarbon
- Petroleum ether
