What are the uses of kerosene?

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Kerosene is widely used to power jet engines of aircraft (jet fuel) and some rocket engines.
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Kerosene is widely used to power jet engines of aircraft (jet fuel) and some rocket engines, and is also commonly used as a cooking and lighting fuel and for fire toys such as poi.
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Lamps and Lighting Fuel,Jet Engine Fuel
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Kerosene is widely used to power jet engines of aircraft (jet fuel) and some rocket engines, and is also commonly used as a lighting fuel and for fire toys such as poi.
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Lamps and Lighting Fuel,Heating Oil,Jet Engine Fuel,Fire Entertainment
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Kerosene is a type of flammable fuel commonly burned as an energy source for stoves, lanterns, jet fuels and furnaces. It is also used as a main ingredient in solutions of insecticides and various greases. Kerosene is derived primarily from petroleum, but at one time, it was also made from coal tar and...
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Kerosene is a type of flammable fuel commonly burned as an energy source for stoves, lanterns, jet fuels and furnaces. It is also used as a main ingredient in solutions of insecticides and various greases. Kerosene is derived primarily from petroleum, but at one time, it was also made from coal tar and shale oils. It can appear colorless or pale yellow and has a unique odor read less
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to light lamp, cook food, etc.........
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Kerosene is used to remove rust, cleaning automobile parts, to power jet engines, fuel for cooking
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kerosene uses in Home, Heating Oil, Lamps
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Kerosene is widely used to power jet engines of aircraft (jet fuel) and some rocket engines.
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