chiefly US
: a type of oil that is burned as a fuel
—often used before another noun
a kerosene heater/lamp
called also (British) paraffin
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“Kerosene.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/kerosene. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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