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Label: jet fuel

Definition:

Jet fuel is kerosene used for aviation turbine power units. It has the same distillation characteristics between 150 °C and 300 °C (generally not above 250 °C) and flash point as kerosene. In addition, it has particular specifications (such as freezing point) which are established by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

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Definition:

Kerosene, also known as paraffin, lamp oil, and coal oil (an obsolete term), is a portion of matter consisting of combustible hydrocarbon liquid which is derived from petroleum. It is widely used as a fuel in industry as well as households. It is sometimes spelled kerosine in scientific and industrial usage. [...] Kerosene is widely used to power jet engines of aircraft (jet fuel) and some rocket engines and is also commonly used as a cooking and lighting fuel and for fire toys such as poi. In parts of Asia, kerosene is sometimes used as fuel for small outboard motors or even motorcycles.