KEROSENE


Meaning of KEROSENE in English

[ 'kɛrəsi:n ]

(also kerosine )

■ noun chiefly N. Amer. a light fuel oil obtained by distilling petroleum; paraffin oil.

Origin

C19: from Gk kēros 'wax' + -ene .

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