Petroleum spirit — Petroleum Pe*tro le*um, n. [NL., fr. L. petra a rock + oleum oil: cf. F. p[ e]trole. Cf. {Petrify}, and {Oil}.] Rock oil, mineral oil, or natural oil, a dark brown or greenish inflammable liquid, which, at certain points, exists in the upper… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
petroleum spirit — vaitspiritas statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Naftos distiliacijos produktas, verdantis 130–220 °C temperatūroje. atitikmenys: angl. mineral spirit; petroleum spirit; white spirit rus. лаковый бензин; уайт спирит … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
petroleum spirit — ligroinas statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Naftos frakcija, verdanti 120–240 °C temperatūroje. atitikmenys: angl. ligroin; ligroine; petroleum spirit rus. лигроин … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
petroleum spirit — noun petroleum ether … Wiktionary
petroleum spirit — noun : a flammable petroleum distillate that boils lower than kerosine and is suitable for use as a solvent and thinner especially for paints and varnishes usually used in plural; compare naphtha 3 … Useful english dictionary
Petroleum — Pe*tro le*um, n. [NL., fr. L. petra a rock + oleum oil: cf. F. p[ e]trole. Cf. {Petrify}, and {Oil}.] Rock oil, mineral oil, or natural oil, a dark brown or greenish inflammable liquid, which, at certain points, exists in the upper strata of the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
spirit — 1. noun /ˈspɪɹɪt,ˈspiɹɪt,ˈspɪɹɪt/ a) The undying essence of a human. The soul. School spirit is at an all time high. b) A supernatural being, often but not exclusively without physical form; ghost, fairy, angel … Wiktionary
petroleum benzine — Benzine Ben zine, n. [From {Benzoin}.] (Chem.) 1. A liquid consisting mainly of the lighter and more volatile hydrocarbons of petroleum or kerosene oil, used as a solvent and for cleansing soiled fabrics; called also {petroleum spirit},… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
petroleum ether — noun A volatile petroleum fraction, usually available in a number of fractions boiling between 40°C and 140°C. Used as a solvent in the laboratory and industry. Syn: ligroin, petroleum spirit, petroleum spirits … Wiktionary
spirit — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French or Latin; Anglo French, espirit, spirit, from Latin spiritus, literally, breath, from spirare to blow, breathe Date: 13th century 1. an animating or vital principle held to give life to… … New Collegiate Dictionary
