Kēr'o-sēne, n.
n. [From Gr. κηρός, wax, with termination ene, as in camphene, q. v.] A liquid hydrocarbon, or oil extracted from bituminous coal, used for illumination and other purposes.
n. [From Gr. κηρός, wax, with termination ene, as in camphene, q. v.] A liquid hydrocarbon, or oil extracted from bituminous coal, used for illumination and other purposes.