kerosine

[ker-uh-seen, kar-, ker-uh-seen, kar-]

ker·o·sene

[ker-uh-seen, kar-, ker-uh-seen, kar-]
noun
1.
a mixture of liquid hydrocarbons obtained by distilling petroleum, bituminous shale, or the like, and widely used as a fuel, cleaning solvent, etc.
adjective
2.
using or fueled by kerosene: a kerosene lamp.

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Kerosine is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
Also, ker·o·sine.


Origin:
1852; irregular < Greek kērós wax + -ene; formerly trademark
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kerosene or kerosine (ˈkɛrəˌsiːn)
 
n
1.  Also called: paraffin a liquid mixture consisting mainly of alkane hydrocarbons with boiling points in the range 150°--300°C, used as an aircraft fuel, in domestic heaters, and as a solvent
2.  the general name for paraffin as a fuel for jet aircraft
 
usage  The spelling kerosine is now the preferred form in technical and industrial usage
 
kerosine or kerosine
 
n
 
usage  The spelling kerosine is now the preferred form in technical and industrial usage

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