What is another word for lamp oil?
Pronunciation: [lˈamp ˈɔ͡ɪl] (IPA) 
Lamp oil is a flammable liquid used as fuel in lamps and lanterns. It is also known as kerosene, paraffin oil, or liquid paraffin. Kerosene is a synonym for lamp oil that is commonly used in North America and the United Kingdom. Other synonyms include mineral spirits, white spirits, and naphtha. Paraffin oil is a popular term used in other parts of the world, particularly in Europe, South Africa, and Australia. Liquid paraffin is a medical grade mineral oil commonly used in skin care products and as a laxative. Regardless of the name or synonym used, lamp oil remains an important source of light and heat in many households around the world.
