Kerosene: meaning, definitions and examples
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kerosene
[ หkษr.ษ.siหn ]
fuel product
Kerosene is a clear to yellowish liquid fuel derived from petroleum, primarily used for heating, cooking, and as a fuel for jet engines. It is known for its high energy content and relatively low cost, making it a popular choice in various applications. Kerosene burns cleanly and efficiently, making it suitable for household use and aviation. Due to its properties, it's often refined for specific purposes, such as aviation kerosene or lamp oil.
Synonyms
jet fuel, lamp oil, paraffin.
Examples of usage
- The airplane was fueled with kerosene before takeoff.
- She used kerosene to illuminate the lamps during the power outage.
- Many stoves in rural areas still use kerosene for cooking.
- He filled the lantern with kerosene for the night hike.
Translations
Translations of the word "kerosene" in other languages:
๐ต๐น querosene
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเฅเคธเคฟเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Kerosin
๐ฎ๐ฉ kerosene
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะตัะพัะธะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ nafta
๐ฏ๐ต ใฑใญใทใณ
๐ซ๐ท kรฉrosรจne
๐ช๐ธ queroseno
๐น๐ท kerosen
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฑ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุฑูุณูู
๐จ๐ฟ kerosin
๐ธ๐ฐ kerosรญn
๐จ๐ณ ็ คๆฒน
๐ธ๐ฎ kerozin
๐ฎ๐ธ kerosรญn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตัะพัะธะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแกแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kerosin
๐ฒ๐ฝ queroseno
Etymology
The word 'kerosene' originates from the Greek word 'keros' meaning 'wax', combined with the suffix '-ene' used in chemistry to denote the substance's nature. It was first introduced in the mid-19th century when it was distillated from crude oil and employed as a cheaper and safer alternative to whale oil for lighting. Kerosene became widely used for lamps and heating in homes and industries. Its production and use surged with the advancement of the petroleum industry and the development of internal combustion engines. The name has since become a common term for this versatile fuel that finds applications in various sectors, including aviation and energy production.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #11,726, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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- 11723 follower
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- 11728 loom
- 11729 chewing
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