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kerosene

Thin oil obtained from the fractional distillation of crude oil (unrefined petroleum; a highly refined form is used in jet aircraft fuel. Kerosene is a mixture of hydrocarbons of the alkane series, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons with 11 or 12 carbon atoms. Boiling points range from 160°C/320°F to 250°C/480°F. Crude oil contains approximately 10–15% kerosene.



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I wish you would go and fetch my satchel, two lanterns, and a can of kerosene oil that is under the seat.
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz by Baum, L. Frank View in context
The kerosene lamps above flung high lights from the rash of sweat on his forehead.
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