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kerosene

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


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"We're on the hydrocracking unit, a conversion unit that will allow us to maximize the production of diesel and kerosene for road and aviation fuels," she told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

Still, for our experts, the wealth-creating power of Standard Oil pales next to Rockefeller’s role in lowering the cost of lighting for the average American through his kerosene production.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

It also said at the time it was retiring the programme's 27 aircraft, partly due to "significantly increased kerosene prices", but also because of "additional burdens from labor disputes".

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Julian wants to destroy the unfinished Christophers, but can’t bring himself to douse the canvases in kerosene and light the match.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Sometimes when there was no kerosene for the lamp, the boy would have to go sit by the side of the road and study under the street lamps with the rest of the neighborhood children.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat




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