kerosene

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κηρός (kērós, “wax”) + -ene; a name trademarked in 1854.

In classic literature

Synonyms

kerosine, lamp oil, coal oil

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