KEROSENE


Meaning of KEROSENE in English

/ker"euh seen', kar"-, ker'euh seen", kar'-/ , n.

1. a mixture of liquid hydrocarbons obtained by distilling petroleum, bituminous shale, or the like, and widely used as a fuel, cleaning solvent, etc.

adj.

2. using or fueled by kerosene: a kerosene lamp.

Also, kerosine .

[ 1852; irreg. kerós wax + -ENE; formerly trademark ]

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