Chemical Glossary

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Kerosene

Kerosene was one of the original fuels to be extracted by distillation from crude oil. It is a light to middle distillate and is used in heating, cooking and lighting systems. In its broader definition kerosene includes the fuels used in commercial and military jet engines.
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