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