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kerosene

[ker-uh-seen, kar-, ker-uh-seen, kar-] / ˈkɛr əˌsin, ˈkær-, ˌkɛr əˈsin, ˌkær- /


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And the midtempo ballad “The Knife” describes a collapsing relationship as a mortal threat, akin to a dagger jabbed into one’s side or a case of kerosene waiting to be ignited.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

E-SAF costs about 10 times more than kerosene and even supporters concede it is unlikely to ever match the price of its fossil fuel-based rival.

From Barron's May 31, 2026

A wood stove heated our home, and we had kerosene lanterns at the ready in case of a power outage.

From The Wall Street Journal May 19, 2026

The two are both forms of kerosene and are essentially similar.

From BBC May 8, 2026

She turned off the kerosene lantern and lit a candle.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya




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