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kerosine

/ˈker.ə.siːn/

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noun

/ˈker.ə.siːn/B1formal
  • ruГорючее углеводородное масло, обычно получаемое из нефти, используемое в качестве топлива в лампах, обогревателях и реактивных двигателях.

A flammable hydrocarbon oil, typically derived from petroleum, used as a fuel in lamps, heaters, and jet engines.

uncountable

  1. Fuel for lamps and heatersB1formal

    A flammable hydrocarbon oil, typically used as a fuel in lamps, heaters, and some engines.

    ruТопливо для ламп и обогревателей

    • They filled the lamp with kerosine to light the room.
    • Kerosine heaters are common in rural areas without central heating.
    • The engine runs on a mixture of kerosine and diesel.

    Synonymslamp oilparaffin

Forms
  • kerosines plural form
  • kerosines' possessive plural form
  • kerosine's possessive singular form