Kerosine (Noun)
Meaning
A flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The old lantern ran on kerosine and had to be refilled every few hours.
- Kerosine was the primary source of fuel for heating homes in rural areas during the winter months.
- After the electricity went out, the family gathered around the kerosine lamp for warmth and light.
- The portable kerosine heater was a lifesaver on the cold camping trip.
- The smell of kerosine wafted through the air as the farmer lit the lamps in the barn.