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Kerosene: meaning, definitions and examples

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kerosene

 

[ หˆkษ›r.ษ™.siหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น querosene

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‡เคฐเฅ‹เคธเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kerosin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kerosene

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะตั€ะพัะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nafta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฑใƒญใ‚ทใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท kรฉrosรจne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ queroseno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kerosen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“ฑ์œ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูŠุฑูˆุณูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kerosin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kerosรญn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็…คๆฒน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kerozin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kerosรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตั€ะพัะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ”แƒ แƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kerosin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ queroseno

Word origin

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.