Definitions for: Kerosene

[n] a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters

Webster (1913) Definition: Ker"o*sene`, n. [Gr. ? wax.]
An oil used for illuminating purposes, formerly obtained from
the distillation of mineral wax, bituminous shale, etc., and
hence called also coal oil. It is now produced in immense
quantities, chiefly by the distillation and purification of
petroleum. It consists chiefly of several hydrocarbons of the
methane series.

Synonyms: kerosine

See Also: combustible, combustible material, fuel, hydrocarbon, paraffin, paraffin oil

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