Kerosene

noun
/ˈker.ə.siːn/

Meaning

a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems

Example Sentences

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

Synonyms

paraffin oil, lamp oil, heating oil

Antonyms

electric power, solar energy, gas

Collocations

kerosene lamp, kerosene heater, kerosene stove

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