meaning of kerosene
1. An oil used for illuminating purposes, formerly obtained from the distillation of mineral wax, bituminous shale, etc. , and hence called also coal oil. It is now produced in immense quantities, chiefly by the distillation and purification of petroleum. It consists chiefly of several hydrocarbons of the methane series.
2. a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters
Related Words
kerosene | kerosene heater | kerosene lamp |
