kerosene

Noun

Meaning

An oil used for illuminating purposes, formerly obtained from the distillation of mineral wax, bituminous shale, etc., and hence called also coal oil. It is now produced in immense quantities, chiefly by the distillation and purification of petroleum. It consists chiefly of several hydrocarbons of the methane series.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

coal oil lamp oil kerosine paraffin paraffin oil fuel oil jet fuel coke gas oil petroleum fuel core carbon wood
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Antonyms

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Hypernyms

fuel hydrocarbon

Hyponyms

paraffin paraffin oil

Phrases with the word

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Examples

Additives can be added to kerosene to improve the burning efficiency. Source: Internet

At one time, citrus growers used a smudge pot fueled by kerosene to create a pall of thick smoke over a grove in an effort to prevent freezing temperatures from damaging crops. Source: Internet

Aromatic hydrocarbons in this boiling range, such as alkylbenzenes (single ring) and alkylnaphthalenes (double ring), do not normally exceed 25% by volume of kerosene streams. Source: Internet

Although some countries tax the fuel used by domestic aviation, there is no duty on kerosene used on international flights. citation ICAO is currently opposed to the inclusion of aviation in the European Union Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS). Source: Internet

A notable exception, discovered in the early 19th century, is the use of a gas mantle mounted above the wick on a kerosene lamp. Source: Internet

A truck delivering kerosene in Japan Kerosene is widely used in Japan as a home heating fuel for portable and installed kerosene heaters. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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