cymogenes

 [sahy-muh-jeen]  

cy·mo·gene

   [sahy-muh-jeen]
noun Chemistry.
a volatile, flammable petroleum distillate containing a large percentage of butane.
Origin:
1885–90; cym(ene) + -o- + -gene
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