Kerosene,
or paraffin, is a combustible hydrocarbon liquid which is
derived from petroleum. It is widely used as a fuel in aviation
as well as households.
Cooking, lighting, and heating are the main
household services provided by kerosene, although there are
kerosene refrigerators and other appliances in some areas.
Kerosene heating is not widespread in temperate or highland
areas of developing countries, mainly because of
cost.kerosene,
also spelled kerosine, also called paraffin or paraffin
oil, flammable
hydrocarbon liquid commonly used as a fuel. Kerosene
is typically pale yellow or colourless and has a
not-unpleasant characteristic
odour.Kerosene
oil is a flammable liquid which is used in many industries
and homes around the world as a fuel for
light, heat and power.
