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petroleum ether

The correct spelling is petroleum ether.

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noun

Say it like: Pet-rol-eum- et-her

The correct spelling is petroleum ether. 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.

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  1. 1.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.

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