kerosene
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From Ancient Greek κηρός (“wax”) + -ene.
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kerosene (countable and uncountable; plural kerosenes)
- (Canada, US) A petroleum based thin and colorless fuel; (UK) paraffin.
- The kerosene lasted all winter, so the furnace kept us always warm.
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thin, colorless fuel
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