kerosene
Example Sentences
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In the past, most rockets have relied on hydrogen or kerosene for fuel.
From New York Times
"I have switched to a kerosene stove but sometimes we cannot find kerosene."
From Reuters
The smaller skiffs lining the pier sit unused, with kerosene unobtainable.
From Washington Post
The agency looked at a variant of the SLS that used kerosene rather than the liquid hydrogen and oxygen version that was ultimately opted for.
From Scientific American
Reports said that at least four elderly people have died while standing in lines for hours trying to buy cooking gas or kerosene oil.
From Seattle Times
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