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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Photogen \Pho"to*gen\, n. [Photo- + -gen.] (Chem.)
   A light hydrocarbon oil resembling kerosene. It is obtained
   by distilling coal, paraffin, etc., and is used as a
   lubricant, illuminant, etc. [Written also photogene.]
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Photogene \Pho"to*gene\, n. [See Photogen.]
   1. A photograph. [Obsoles.]
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   2. A more or less continued impression or image on the
      retina. --H. Spencer.
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