Kerosene (kérosène)

noun
/ˈker.ə.siːn/
kérosène (kerosene)

Signification

a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems
Traduction de la signification
un liquide hydrocarboné inflammable largement utilisé comme carburant dans les lampes et les systèmes de chauffage.
un liquide hydrocarboné inflammable largement utilisé comme carburant dans les lampes et les systèmes de chauffage.

Phrases d'exemple

The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages.

L'ancienne lampe brûlait du kérosène pour fournir de la lumière pendant les coupures de courant.
L'ancienne lampe brulait du kerosene pour fournir de la lumiere pendant les coupures de courant.

Synonymes

paraffin oil, lamp oil, heating oil

Antonymes

electric power, solar energy, gas

Collocations

kerosene lamp, kerosene heater, kerosene stove

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