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Noun coal oil has 1 sense
  1. kerosene, kerosine, lamp oil, coal oil - a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters
    --1 is a kind of fuel; hydrocarbon
    --1 has particulars: paraffin, paraffin oil

Definitions from the Web

Coal Oil

Noun:

  1. A flammable liquid obtained through the distillation of coal, primarily used as a fuel.
    • Sample Sentence: In the 19th century, coal oil was extensively used for lighting in lamps.
  2. Another term for kerosene.
    • Sample Sentence: My grandmother used to rely on coal oil for heating her home during the winter months.

Adjective:

  1. Relating to or characterized by the use or production of coal oil.
    • Sample Sentence: The coal oil industry experienced a boom in the early 20th century.

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