单词 | kerosene |
释义 | kerosene /ker"euh seen', kar"-, ker'euh seen", kar'-/, n. 1. a mixture of liquid hydrocarbons obtained by distilling petroleum, bituminous shale, or the like, and widely used as a fuel, cleaning solvent, etc. adj. 2. using or fueled by kerosene: a kerosene lamp. Also, kerosine. [1852; irreg. < Gk kerós wax + -ENE; formerly trademark] |
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