Kerosene
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An oil used for illuminating purposes, formerly obtained fromthe distillation of mineral wax, bituminous shale, etc., and hencecalled also coal oil. It is now produced in immense quantities,chiefly by the distillation and purification of petroleum. Itconsists chiefly of several hydrocarbons of the methane series.
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A fuel commonly used in lamps and heaters, derived and refined from petroleum.
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A person who goes out and gets very drunk and returns only to play online computer games and annoy everyone with [spam]
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a clear liquid with a strong smell made from coal or petroleum and used as a fuel in jet engines
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A light fuel oil obtained by distilling petroleum, used especially in jet engines and domestic heaters and lamps and as a cleaning solvent.
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