Definition of kerosene
Nouns
a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters
- Types:
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paraffin, paraffin oil
(British usage) kerosine
- Type of:
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fuel
a substance that can be consumed to produce energy
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hydrocarbon
an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen
Vocabulary Lists for kerosene
- angel dust
- renege
- boll
- cotton gin
- Easter Day