lighter fluid
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of lighter fluid
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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“Throw lighter fluid on the fire if you wish,” Timme told reporters.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2023
“Throw a little lighter fluid on the fire if you wish,” he said.
From Washington Times • Mar. 20, 2023
The problem is that it's tempting to use way too much lighter fluid, resulting in over-the-top flames that could result in a major accident and a call to the fire department.
From Salon • Jun. 19, 2022
I don’t like dealing with lighter fluid, and buying lighters only to toss them out later is a waste.
From Fox News • Mar. 24, 2022
He found a bottle of water purification pills, a first-aid kit, a pocketknife, matches, and lighter fluid.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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