kerosene

[US]/'kerəsiːn/
[UK]/'kɛrəsin/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a clean liquid fuel, typically used in lamps and heaters, also known as coal oil or lamp oil.

Phrases & Collocations

aviation kerosene

kerosene lamp

kerosene engine

Example Sentences

Instead of electricity, there were kerosene lanterns.

We have many years of experience in producing kerosene cooking stove,kerosene heater and paraffine heater, porcelain enamel product, etc.

The lamp was fueled by kerosene.

She accidentally spilled kerosene on the garage floor.

The kerosene heater kept the room warm during the winter.

The kerosene lantern flickered in the dark.

He used kerosene to start the campfire.

The smell of kerosene filled the air.

The kerosene can was stored in a safe place.

Kerosene is commonly used as a fuel for lamps.

The old stove was powered by kerosene.

The mechanic used kerosene to clean the engine parts.

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