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Kerosene, also known as paraffin oil, is a flammable hydrocarbon liquid derived from petroleum. It is primarily used as a fuel for jet engines, heating, and lamps. Kerosene is made up of a mixture of hydrocarbons, principally alkanes, cycloalkanes, and aromatic hydrocarbons, and it typically has a boiling point range of about 150 to 300 degrees Celsius (302 to 572 degrees Fahrenheit).

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