Definition of kerosene
: a flammable hydrocarbon oil usually obtained by distillation of petroleum and used as a fuel, solvent, and thinner
variants:
or less commonly
kerosine
Updated on: 25 May 2018
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Everything else is systematically torched by firefighters, whose hoses spout kerosene instead of water.
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North Korea can still extract 1.2 million barrels of gasoline, diesel and kerosene from the four million barrels of crude oil a year it is allowed to import, mostly from China, said an energy analyst, Lee Jong-heon.
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Cookstoves, heating fuel, and kerosene lighting are all common sources of pollution in big cities in developing countries.
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But the really significant problems are unlikely to include the fact that kerosene rockets would be a bit harder to build.
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In the dark Millions of Indians, particularly in remote villages, still rely on dangerous kerosene lamps.
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A month later, a man soaked himself in kerosene, lit himself on fire and used Facebook Live to stream video of his self-immolation.
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North Korea can still extract 1.2 million barrels of gasoline, diesel, and kerosene from the 4 million barrels of crude oil a year it is allowed to import, mostly from China, said an energy analyst, Lee Jong-heon.
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The best part is its versatility: The WhisperLite can burn canister fuel, kerosene, unleaded gasoline, and alcohol.
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Origin and Etymology of kerosene
Greek kēros + English -ene (as in camphene)
KEROSENE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of kerosene for English Language Learners
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: a type of oil that is burned as a fuel
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Definition of kerosene for Students
: a thin oil obtained from petroleum and used as a fuel and solvent
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