petroline

noun

1. (uncountable)A paraffin obtained from petroleum that is lighter and less expensive than kerosene.

   “Independent of the petroline, there exists in the bitument a black solid substance, which is absolutely insoluble in alcohol, and soluble in ether.”

   “To isolate the petroline the condensed oil is distilled again until fifty per cent. of oil has been obtained, and what is left in the still is petroline.”

   “This motor is built up to 50 horsepower and is driven by petroline and similar gases.”