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kerosene

/ˈkɛɹəsiːn/

Meanings
noun
A petroleum-based thin and colorless fuel

Examples :

"The kerosene lasted all winter, so the furnace kept us always warm."
fuel substance material chemistry

Related Words

Illustration fuel

fuel noun

/ˈfjuːl/ [ˈfjuw əɫ]

Substance consumed to provide energy through combustion, or through chemical or nuclear reaction.

"The car needs fuel to run. "

Illustration and

and noun

/ænd/ /ənd/ /ən/

In rhythm, the second half of a divided beat.

"The drummer emphasized the ands in the song, making the rhythm very clear. "

Illustration furnace

furnace noun

/ˈfɜːnɪs/ /ˈfɝnɪs/

An industrial heating device, e.g. for smelting metal or baking ceramics.

"The pottery studio uses a large furnace to bake their handmade plates. "

Illustration kept

kept verb

/ˈkɛpt/

To continue in (a course or mode of action); not to intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.

"My grandmother kept her promise to visit me every Sunday. "

Illustration lasted

lasted verb

/ˈlastɪd/ /ˈlɑːstɪd/ /ˈlæstɪd/

To perform, carry out.

"The construction crew lasted all day to finish building the new bridge. "

Illustration warm

warm adjective

/wɔːm/ /wɔɹm/

Having a temperature slightly higher than usual, but still pleasant; mildly hot.

"The tea is still warm."

Illustration based

based verb

/beɪst/

To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.

"The teacher's lesson was based on the students' prior knowledge of fractions. "

Illustration thin

thin noun

/ˈθɪn/

A loss or tearing of paper from the back of a stamp, although not sufficient to create a complete hole.

"The stamp had a small thin on the back, but it was still usable for mailing the letter. "

Illustration petroleum

petroleum noun

/pəˈtɹoʊliəm/

A flammable liquid ranging in color from clear to very dark brown and black, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons, occurring naturally in deposits under the Earth's surface

"The factory used petroleum to fuel its machinery. "

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colorless adjective

/ˈkʌlərləs/ /ˈkʌlɚləs/

Having little or no colour.

"The water in the glass was completely colorless, like pure, clear liquid. "

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always adverb

/ˈɔː(l).weɪz/ /ˈɔl.weɪz/

At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.

"Airplanes did not always exist as a form of transportation."

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winter noun

/ˈwɪntɚ/ /ˈwɪntə/

Traditionally the fourth of the four seasons, typically regarded as being from December 23 to March 20 in continental regions of the Northern Hemisphere or the months of June, July and August in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the time when the sun is lowest in the sky, resulting in short days, and the time of year with the lowest atmospheric temperatures for the region.

"The winter holidays are a popular time for family gatherings. "