kerosene

/'kerəsi:n/
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kerosene

A camper pours kerosene into a lantern before nightfall.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel: Kerosene is a thin, clear liquid distilled from petroleum. It is primarily used as a fuel in lamps, heaters, and jet engines.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The old lamp was filled with kerosene.
    • We used a kerosene heater to warm the cabin.
    • The price of kerosene has increased this winter.
Advanced Usage
  • "Kerosene lamp": A lamp that burns kerosene to produce light.
    • Before electricity, many homes relied on kerosene lamps.
  • "Kerosene stove": A portable cooking stove that uses kerosene as fuel.
    • The explorers cooked their meals on a kerosene stove.
Variants and Related Words
  • Kerosine: An alternative spelling for kerosene.
  • Paraffin (UK): In British English, "paraffin" often refers to kerosene used as a fuel.
    • He bought a gallon of paraffin for the heater. (UK usage)
Synonyms
  • Lamp oil: A common term for kerosene, especially when used in lamps.
  • Coal oil: An older, less common term for kerosene.
Related Phrases
  • Jet fuel: A highly refined type of kerosene used in aviation.
    • Jet fuel is essentially a specialized form of kerosene.
kerosene

A camper pours kerosene into a lantern before nightfall.

Noun
  1. a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters

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