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kerosene

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


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These naturally formed channels allowed lighter oil fractions, including naphtha, gasoline, and kerosene, to pass through quickly while preventing heavier substances from traveling through the membrane as easily.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026

Import taxes are to be removed on more than 100 food products, including gherkins and marmalade, as well as kerosene and fertilisers.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

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

When she steps inside I lift the kerosene lamp.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen


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