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Kerosene Definition & Meaning

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

"Kerosene" in song lyrics

See how kerosene is used in real songs:

  • "Servin' Molotov cocktails and plenty bottles of Dom Kerosene"
    Apathy f/ Celph Titled, Louis Logic — Eddie Ill & DL
  • "Burnin' flesh and kerosene"
    Celph Titled f/ Majik Most — Just a Feelin' *
  • "With a bottle of the kerosene"
    Clika One — Mexican Mobsters

Usage tips for "kerosene"

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Frequently asked questions

What does kerosene mean?
a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters
What part of speech is kerosene?
Kerosene is a noun.

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