kerosene

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From Ancient Greek κηρός (wax) +‎ -ene.

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kerosene (countable and uncountable; plural kerosenes)

  1. (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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