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kerosine heater

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun kerosine heater has 1 sense
  1. oil heater, oilstove, kerosene heater, kerosine heater - heater that burns oil (as kerosine) for heating or cooking
    --1 is a kind of heater, warmer

Definitions from the Web

Kerosene Heater

Description

A kerosene heater is a portable heating device that heats a room or space using kerosene fuel. These heaters are commonly used in areas where electricity or other heating sources are not readily available or during emergencies.

Senses

Sense 1 - Popular Usage

In this sense, a kerosene heater refers to a type of portable heater that uses kerosene as its fuel source. It typically consists of a burner unit, fuel tank, and chimney to direct the heat. Kerosene heaters are often used in outdoor camping, construction sites, and rooms without access to electricity.

Example Sentence:

I bought a kerosene heater for our camping trip to keep us warm at night.

Sense 2 - Local Usage

In some regions, particularly in rural areas, kerosene heaters may also be used as a primary source of indoor heating during colder months. These heaters are found in households that rely on kerosene as their main fuel for heating.

Example Sentence:

In remote villages, many families depend on kerosene heaters to combat the chilly winter weather.

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