kerosene
word
Definition
A clear, flammable liquid used as fuel for lamps, heaters, and some engines.
Usage & Nuances
'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.
Spanish: querosenoPortuguese (BR): querosenePortuguese (PT): queroseneChinese (Simplified): 煤油Chinese (Traditional): 煤油Hindi: मिट्टी का तेलArabic: الكيروسينBengali: কিরোসিনRussian: керосинJapanese: 灯油Vietnamese: dầu hỏa - dầu lửaKorean: 등유Turkish: gazyağıUrdu: مٹی کا تیلIndonesian: minyak tanah
Example Sentences
Be careful, kerosene is flammable.
basic
The stove runs on kerosene.
basic
We use kerosene to light the lamp at night.
basic
We ran out of kerosene during the power outage.
natural
Did you remember to buy kerosene for the heater?
natural
Some families still rely on kerosene lamps when the electricity goes out.
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