kerosene
noun
a mixture of liquid hydrocarbons obtained by distilling petroleum, bituminous shale, or the like, and widely used as a fuel, cleaning solvent, etc.
kerosine
-
a variation of
kerosene.
Example Sentences
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Counting ballots in a tent in rural Zimbabwe by kerosine and candlelight.
From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2018
The lights made to revolve by means of clockwork, were fed with mineral oil, a refined kerosine; and the refraction was caused by highly polished metallic reflectors.
From By Water to the Columbian Exposition by Johanna S. Wisthaler
Just on our left I remember there 88 was a man with a stick and a kerosine oil tin doing machine-gun.
From A Prisoner in Turkey by John Still
The 29th attackers had sewn on to their backs triangles cut out of kerosine tins.
From Gallipoli Diary, Volume I by Sir Ian Hamilton
To rid yourself of a corn, grease it with a mixture of castor oil and kerosine and then soak the foot in warm water.
From Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Georgia Narratives, Part 4 by Work Projects Administration
