kerosene
nounmasculine/kɨɾuˈzenɨ/low
que·ro·se·ne
Definition
A liquid fuel derived from petroleum, used in heaters, lamps, and jet engines.
The kerosene heater is common in rural areas.
The airplane uses kerosene as fuel.
Common collocations
kerosene lampkerosene heaterkerosene tankkerosene fuel
Etymology
Do inglês 'kerosene', por sua vez do grego 'keros' (cera).