(n) deciduous South African tree having large odd-pinnate leaves and profuse fragrant orange-yellow flowers; yields a red juice and heavy strong durable wood, Syn. kiaat, Pterocarpus angolensis
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n. [ Gr. &unr_;&unr_;&unr_; cold + L. oleum oil. ] (Chem.) A mixture of volatile hydrocarbons intermediate between gsolene and cymogene. It is obtained in the purification of crude petroleum, and is used as a refregerant. [ 1913 Webster ]