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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

kerosene

/kəˈrɒsɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does kerosene mean?

noun

A clear, colourless or yellowish flammable liquid hydrocarbon derived from petroleum, used as a fuel, solvent, and in the manufacture of various chemicals.

Example

"The old lantern used kerosene to light the way through the dark forest."

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