lighter fluid

Frequency: 5.02.8 per million words

a flammable fluid used in cigarette lighters and to help start charcoal fires

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Examples (10)

  • He squirted lighter fluid on the charcoal to get the barbecue started.
  • The smell of lighter fluid filled the air as he prepared the grill.
  • You should never add lighter fluid to a fire that is already lit.
  • We ran out of lighter fluid, so we couldn't start the campfire easily.
  • Keep the can of lighter fluid away from children and heat sources.
  • I need to pick up some lighter fluid from the store for our camping trip.
  • She used a bit of lighter fluid to refill her vintage Zippo lighter.
  • The instructions on the bag of charcoal said to wait a minute after applying the lighter fluid.
  • A lingering chemical smell indicated that too much lighter fluid had been used.
  • He accidentally spilled some lighter fluid on the deck, creating a fire hazard.