Transportation Fuels

noun a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters

• The kerosene lamp provided a soft, warm glow in the room.
• I used kerosene to start the campfire last night.
• Let's grab some kerosene and light up the grill for a BBQ.
• His words were like kerosene, igniting a firestorm of controversy.

noun a colorless gas used as a fuel

adjective related to or characteristic of propane

• Propane is commonly used as a fuel for heating and cooking.
• We need to refill the propane tank before we can have a barbecue.
• Let's hook up the propane tank and fire up the grill!
• His anger was like a tank of propane, ready to explode at any moment.