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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A type of binary rocket fuel composed of liquid oxygen (lox) oxidizer and liquid kerosene combustible. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Etymology

Blend of kerosene + lox. By surface analysis, kero- + lox (“liquid oxygen”).

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