kero

/ˈkɛroʊ/ or /ˈkɪroʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of paraffin oil used as a fuel or for waterproofing

“The sailor used kero to waterproof the boat’s sails.”

2. noun

In New Zealand, a small bottle of kero, often used as a measure of liquor or as a unit of exchange, especially in rural areas

“She bought a few bottles of wine with her kero.”

Synonyms

  • paraffin oil
  • white spirit

Antonyms

  • non-flammable substance
  • water