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noun
A portable electric heater that uses oil as a heat conductor to provide consistent warmth, or a larger heating system that burns fuel oil for central heating.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
heater that burns oil (as kerosine) for heating or cooking
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: oilstove, kerosene heater, kerosine heater
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: heater, warmer
History
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