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Kerosene Meaning in English

word

/ˈkɛɹəˌsin/
KER-uh-seen
/kˈɛɹəsˌiːn/
KER-uh-seen

التعريف

A clear, flammable liquid used as fuel for lamps, heaters, and some engines.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

'Kerosene' is mostly used in technical, household, or rural contexts, especially where electricity is limited. Common collocations: 'kerosene lamp', 'kerosene heater', 'kerosene stove'. Not to be confused with 'gasoline' (petrol). 'Kerosene' can also be called 'paraffin' in some countries.

جمل نموذجية

We use kerosene to light the lamp at night.

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The stove runs on kerosene.

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Be careful, kerosene is flammable.

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We ran out of kerosene during the power outage.

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Did you remember to buy kerosene for the heater?

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Some families still rely on kerosene lamps when the electricity goes out.

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