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kerosene [ˈkerəsi:n] N no pl AM CHEM

kerosene

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It was instead used for some kerosene lamps and stoves. en.wikipedia.org

The flame ran on kerosene at first, and was updated with a gas mantle light in 1908. en.wikipedia.org

However, kerosene and heating oil have similar octane ratings. en.wikipedia.org

In 1888, that lamp was replaced with a mineral oil (kerosene) lamp. en.wikipedia.org

During his youth unable to afford the book he had copied out the entire text word by word under a kerosene lamp. en.wikipedia.org

Turpentine is used in the torches because it burns brighter than kerosene. en.wikipedia.org

Kerosene lighting was much more efficient and less expensive than vegetable oils, tallow and whale oil. en.wikipedia.org

The trees were planted along the main streets and 120 kerosene streetlamps were installed on the city streets. en.wikipedia.org

Some of the parts showed burn marks and smelled of kerosene. en.wikipedia.org

The industry grew through the 1800s, driven by the demand for kerosene and oil lamps. en.wikipedia.org

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