kerosine lamp
Definition
Noun A lamp that produces light by burning kerosene (also called paraffin) as its fuel. It typically consists of a fuel reservoir, a wick to draw the fuel up, and a glass chimney to stabilize the flame and provide brightness.
Usage
The term "kerosine lamp" refers specifically to the lighting device itself. It is used to describe a historical or functional object.
Examples: * Before electrification, the kerosine lamp was the primary source of light in many homes. * The old kerosine lamp on the table cast long, flickering shadows on the wall. * Campers sometimes carry a kerosine lamp as a reliable backup light source.
Advanced Usage
- The phrase "the glow of a kerosine lamp" is often used to evoke a sense of nostalgia, simplicity, or a past era.
- She read her book by the gentle glow of the kerosine lamp.
Variants and Related Words
- Kerosene lamp: An alternative, more common spelling. "Kerosene" and "kerosine" are both correct.
- Oil lamp: A broader category that includes lamps burning various oils, including kerosene. A kerosine lamp is a type of oil lamp.
- Paraffin lamp: Used primarily in British English, as "paraffin" is the common British term for kerosene.
Synonyms
- Oil lamp
- Paraffin lamp (UK)
- Hurricane lamp (a type of kerosine lamp with a tall glass chimney designed to protect the flame from wind)
Related Idioms or Phrases
- The age of the kerosene lamp: A phrase referring to the period before widespread electric lighting.
- My grandmother told stories from the age of the kerosine lamp.
Noun
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a lamp that burns oil (as kerosine) for light
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