kerosene

Example Sentences

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In the past, most rockets have relied on hydrogen or kerosene for fuel.

From New York Times

The country has no power for 7 1/2 hours a day, forcing children to study under homemade kerosene oil lamps, fishermen to limit fishing and shops and industries to limit production and business.

From Seattle Times

One liquid sample tested positive for heavy petroleum distillate, a substance similar to diesel, kerosene and jet fuel, the filing states.

From Fox News

So did Jordan Clarkson, the NBA’s sixth man of the year and a player as flammable on the court as barrel of kerosene.

From Los Angeles Times

NATO’s standard fuel to power planes or ships is kerosene, one of the more polluting fuels.

From Reuters