kerosene

[/ˈkɛrəsiːn/]
nounmasculinepl: kerosenes
querosene
1. A flammable oil distilled from petroleum, used as fuel for lamps, heaters, and engines
The old lamp burned kerosene for light.
A velha lâmpada queimava querosene para iluminar.
2. A colorless or pale yellow liquid hydrocarbon mixture used as jet fuel
Kerosene is commonly used as jet fuel in aircraft.
Querosene é comumente usado como combustível de aviação em aeronaves.
Kerosene was historically important in Brazil for household lighting and heating before widespread electrification. While less common today, it remains in use in rural areas and for specific industrial applications. In the USA, kerosene heaters are popular in certain regions during winter months.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
paraffin oilcoal oiljet fuel

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
querosene
Most common term throughout Brazil
São Paulo
querosene
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
querosene
Standard usage
Portugal
querosene
Also used, though less common than in Brazil

Related Words

petroleumfuelcombustiblelampheaterdieselgasoline

Related Idioms & Phrases

smell of kerosene
kerosene lamp (traditional lighting)
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