Definitions
(British usage) kerosine
Word origin
From Latin paraffinum, from parum (too little) + affinis (related, affinity). Therefore low affinity or being chemically neutral.
Used in a sentence
“She poured paraffin on the dry floors and on the pandanus-mats, and then she set fire.”
“The paper found high levels of phased-out flame retardants like PCBs and PBDEs, as well as allegedly safe, newer replacements chemicals, such as chlorinated paraffins and organophosphates, across the globe.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“British kerosene”8 letters
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